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THE Rev. William Cole, of Cambridge, nicknamed the Cardinal, was
remarkable for what is called a comfortable assurance. Dining in a
party at the University, he took up from the table a gold snuff-box,
belonging to the gentleman seated next to him, and bluntly remarked that
It was big enough to hold the freedom of a corporation.--Yes, Mr.
Cole, replied the owner; it would hold any freedom but yours.
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