His bondage had softened him. Irresponsibility had weakened him. He ha…

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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. ✨ Jack London, JACK LONDON (2015). White Fang (Arcadia Classics), p.100, Jack London
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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. ✨ Jack London, JACK LONDON (2015). White Fang (Arcadia Classics), p.100, Jack London

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