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1842–1914

A LONG-FELT WANT

Ambrose Bierce

Dimly apparent, through the gloom Of Market-street's opaque simoom, A queue of people, parti-sexed, Awaiting the command of “Next!”

A sidewalk booth, a dingy sign: “Teeth dusted nice — five cents a shine.”

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