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The Story of the Gadsbys

The Story of the Gadsbys is a story by Rudyard Kipling. It was originally published as no. 2 of the Indian Railway Library in 1888. The Story of the Gadsbys is written in dramatic form, consisting of eight short scenes . This short pamphlet, of 100 pages, was later collected in book form as the second part of Soldiers Three.


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“Being kissed by a man who didn't wax his moustache was like eating an egg without salt.”

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The Story of the Gadsbys (1888), "Poor Dear Mamma".
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