A DUEL IN A DESERT
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THE WIZARD RAISES AHAB.
"That is my spirit," said the magician.
"It's too small to be of any use," remarked the wizard, scornfully.
"I think you will find it quite large enough for all practical purposes."
"Why, my spirit," said the wizard, "could roll yours up like a dry leaf and put it in his pocket!"
"Well," said the magician. good-naturedly, "I have no objection to that; let him try."
The wizard pronounced the incantation and summoned his spirit.
"Ahab," cried the wizard, calling the spirit by name, "fetch me that small imp!"
