It is the Post-office, sir.â
âWhatâs the Post-office?â said the captain.
âThe name, sir. The name keeps the Post-office.â
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âHereâs the name,â said Captain Jorgan, âsure enough. You can come in if you like, Tom.â
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âHow do you do, maâam?â said the captain. âI am very glad to see you. I have come a long way to see you.â
âHave you, sir? Then I am sure I am very glad to see you, though I donât know you from Adam.â
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