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enemies whose injuries he will willingly forgive:
so keen in some things, and so blind where often his
best interests are concerned; so vain, and yes so
utterly destitute of self-respect; whose coming is always
the harbinger of mirth to others, yet who is always
discontented and unhappy, laughing even at his own
misery, and cracking his jokes as frequently at his own
expense as at that of others: blessed with a good mind
but to indolent to cultivate it, with practical talents
but betraying in his conversation and manners but little
of the delicacy of sentiment, the grace and fervor of
a poet's sole; so fond of praise, and yet scorning
the means of obtaining it; so sensitive but so careless
of what he says and does -- a wit, and a fool!
Poor Sam, have I described thee aright, or has
thine ever incomprehensible character again eluded
my vain attempts to solve the mystery that surrounded
thee? -- Mine evil genius! Wilt thou thus always
haunt my pathway, moving alternately my pity, my
sympathy and my indignation! -- No -- foolish thought
never, never again shall I consider him so entitled
to my notice, save as a mere acquaintance.

I have borne with him already too long, henceforth
he must know that my forbearance extends no further
than this. Once I thought him worthy of my confidences
and my esteem but in my estimation now -- oh -- how greatly
has he fallen!

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