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Mr. Collins was to attend them, at the request of Mr. Bennet, who was most anxious to get rid of him, and have his library to himself

Mr. Collins was to attend them, at the request of Mr. Bennet, who was most anxious to get rid of him, and have his library to himself
– Jane Austen

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  9. God invites us to start and continue each day with Him. I have found it wise to accept His request. – Eric Samuel Timm
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  40. Uh, yeah – how about a warm hell no to that request? Does that work for you? Because it works for me. – Tahereh Mafi

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