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| cedb5bb | Let me, however, although no verbal critic, protest against the profanation of the word friend. In this my history I must be honest, make a distinction between the oriental diamond and its worthless imitation of paste, and separate the grain from the chaff -- gossamer words, that weigh nothing, from substantial realities heavier than gold. | friendship friendship-true-and-loyal | Edward John Trelawny |