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A Lesson Before Dying

 Ernest J. Gaines
 

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1. What justice would there be to take this life? Justice, gentlemen? Why, I would just as soon put a hog in the electric chair as this.
 
 
2. It doesn't matter anymore. Just do the best you can. But it won't matter.
 
 
3. I want me a whole gallona ice cream.
 
 
4. I want you to show them the difference between what they think you are and what you can be.
 
 
5. Good by mr wigin tell them im strong tell them im a man
 
 
 
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