Lightning flashes and electric dashes, a volume of choice telegraphic literature, humor, fun, wit & wisdom (1877)
Johnston, W. J. (William John) · New York : W. J. Johnston · leaf 106
excla-mations of Woe, woe, woe! which, Aviththe Hebrew accent given, it sounded likeAVhoa, whoa, whoa! caused White to laughvociferously. Grasping the old pawnbrokerby the shoulders, he held him securely, at thesame time shouting with hearty emphasis, Now, whoa ! lohoa ! wiioa ! This actionhad a… … THE VOW OF SIX TELEGRAPH OPERATORS. 81 concluded that the most effective means ofexacting a promise of secrecy was to panderto his cupidity rather than to his sympathy. Say, young veller, said lie, You vantmooney iint I vant safety. I vill gif you ahundred toUus, gif back dee shtolen goods,and do…
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