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Question
There are some dialogues that are short, but quite effective. They give us enjoyment and add beauty to the main story. Find some more from the text.
Solution
Some examples of effective dialogues from the text are:
- I‘d know him a mile off
- What‘s that to you?
- What sort is he?
- Come back, is it, Sergeant?
- Do you say so?
- Take a draw yourself?
- It‘ll quiet you.
- Never fear, I won‘t.
- It‘s no business of yours
- It‘s a pity!
- I‘m obliged to you.
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