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His bondage had softened him. Irresponsibility had weakened him. He had forgotten how to shift for himself. The night yawned about him.

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Jack London
Age: 40 †
Born: 1876
Born: January 12
Died: 1916
Died: November 22
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Night
Yawned
Softened
Irresponsibility
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Shift
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