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Ambrose Bierce
A man stepped out of the darkness into the little illuminated circle about our failing camp-fire and seated himself upon a rock. 'You are not the first to explore this regi...
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Ambrose Bierce
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A widow weeping on her husband's grave was approached by an Engaging Gentleman who, in a respectful manner, assured her that he had long entertained for her the most tender feelings...
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Ambrose Bierce
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An Ingenious Man who had built a flying-machine invited a great concourse of people to see it go up. At the appointed moment, everything being ready, he boarded the car and turned o...
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Ambrose Bierce
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Having obtained an audience of the King an Ingenious Patriot pulled a paper from his pocket, saying: "May it please your Majesty, I have here a formula for constructing ...
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Ambrose Bierce
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A Hare having ridiculed the slow movements of a Tortoise, was challenged by the latter to run a race, a Fox to go to the goal and be the judge. They got off well together, the hare at the top of her s...
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Ambrose Bierce
Of two men who were talking one was a physician. 'I sent for you, Doctor,' said the other, 'but I don't think you can do me any good. Maybe you can recommend a specialist in ...
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Ambrose Bierce
'I am not so superstitious as some of your physicians - men of science, as you are pleased to be called,' said Hawver, replying to an accusation that had not been made. 'Some of you - only a few, I co...
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