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1 I, XIII| you would,” replied Major Oliphant, looking intently at the
2 I, XIII| and Major Sir John Temple Oliphant. Remarkably similar in personal
3 I, XIII| Colonel Murphy or Major Oliphant had made much demonstration
4 I, XIII| business with me?” asked Major Oliphant.~“We want to know whether,
5 I, XIII| shortly afterwards Major Oliphant was observed to draw up
6 I, XIII| Colonel Murphy and Major Oliphant, the effect of the salute
7 I, XIV | and Major Sir John Temple Oliphant stood, grave and prim, formally
8 I, XIV | Major Sir John Temple Oliphant,” replied the colonel.~The
9 I, XIV | general air of comfort. Major Oliphant accompanied them, and all
10 I, XIV | believe,” interposed Major Oliphant, half shutting his eyes
11 I, XIV | where were you?” asked Major Oliphant.~“I was out at sea, cruising
12 I, XIV | did you say?” asked Major Oliphant.~“Yes, Corfu; I said Corfu,”
13 I, XIV | part, which drew from Major Oliphant the remark that England
14 II, XIII| Colonel Murphy and Major Oliphant would have had leisure more
15 II, XV | the shore. It was Major Oliphant himself.~Servadac could
16 II, XV | rock, had afforded Major Oliphant and his contingent ample
17 II, XV | visitor to speak.~“Major Oliphant, I believe?” said Servadac,
18 II, XV | courteous bow.~“Yes, sir, Major Oliphant, officer in command of the
19 II, XV | cession,” continued Major Oliphant, “they have received a fair
20 II, XV | this visit?” asked Major Oliphant presently.~“I have come,
21 II, XV | presently.~“I have come, Major Oliphant, in the hope of doing you
22 II, XV | welfare.~“In fact, Major Oliphant,” he said in conclusion, “
23 II, XV | quite evident that Major Oliphant had not been convinced of
24 II, XV | care of that,” was Major Oliphant’s cool reply. “But excuse
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