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suffered, while his indignation was as much rousing against the dishonest Willie Scrymgeour. 'Well Mr. Merrilees,' said he, you have been soberer last night than I thought you were; and as for that worthless grave digger, he has had these keys too long already; but he has now seen the back of them' The elder was as good as his word and the sexton was dismissed, and his place filled with a more trust-worthy individual, while the dozen of strong ale' was drank wih much glee.
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