For the pride of trace and trail was his, and sick unto death, he coul…

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For the pride of trace and trail was his, and sick unto death, he could not bear that another dog should do his work. ✨ Jack London (2013). Delphi Complete Works of Jack London (Illustrated), p.349, Delphi Classics
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