A. G Gardiner
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English
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These essays were written over ninety-five years ago, most of their subjects do not exist anymore. Despite this, the essays appear fresh, because the author's commentary about human nature, his observations about people, their thoughts, and emotions are very perceptive and are true even today. While circumstances change, human nature does not change within just a hundred year.
2) Windfalls
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English
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Excerpt: "I took a garden fork just now and went out to dig up the artichokes. When Jemima saw me crossing the orchard with a fork he called a committee meeting, or rather a general assembly, and after some joyous discussion it was decided nem. con. that the thing was worth looking into. Forthwith, the whole family of Indian runners lined up in single file, and led by Jemima followed faithfully in my track towards the artichoke bed, with a gabble...
