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Moby Dick - Chapter 16 pt 2

Phoebe Reads a Mystery

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Bildad, a Man's Religion and This Practical World Quite Another

Billdad, as i hinted before, had concluded his adventurous career by wholly retiring from active life at the goodly age of 60. He dedicates his remaining days to the quiet receiving of his well earned income. On his long gaunt body, he carried no spare flesh, no superfluous beard,. His chin having a soft, economical nap to it, like the wornNap of his broad brimmed hat. The space between the decks was small, and there, bolt upright, sat old bill ad who always sat so and never leaned. Never mind what indolence and idleness perished before him.

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