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Cancer, the Crab
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explained the peculiar value of each specimen, he repeated the exclamation several times very heartily. Paul was especially proud of the hermit-crab, and talked about it a great deal.

"To be sure—to be sure," said his host, watching the eager child-face kindly. Then he pulled out the big watch again, and bade Paul finish his sweet omelette,