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... answer came one day when Paul Brand was unable to turn a key in a large rusty lock . A leprous boy of twelve observed Dr. Brand's difficulty and asked to help . Dr. Brand was aston- ished at the ease with which the youngster turned the ...
... answer came one day when Paul Brand was unable to turn a key in a large rusty lock . A leprous boy of twelve observed Dr. Brand's difficulty and asked to help . Dr. Brand was aston- ished at the ease with which the youngster turned the ...
Page 321
... answer seems programmed into us by our meager expectations : " A friend is one who will be there in times of trouble . " But I believe this is a skin - deep answer to describe skin - deep friends . There is something irresistible about ...
... answer seems programmed into us by our meager expectations : " A friend is one who will be there in times of trouble . " But I believe this is a skin - deep answer to describe skin - deep friends . There is something irresistible about ...
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... answer written with assurance is more likely to convince a reader than one that is larded with unneces- sary qualifications or that seems apologetic . In the time you have set aside for revision , reread your essay and make corrections ...
... answer written with assurance is more likely to convince a reader than one that is larded with unneces- sary qualifications or that seems apologetic . In the time you have set aside for revision , reread your essay and make corrections ...
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