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The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents - A Deal in Ostriches
In which the narrator recounts a curious tale of exorbitantly priced ostriches aboard an East Indiaman, one of which is said to have swallowed a precious diamond, sparking heated debate, bidding wars, and legal wrangling among an eccentric assembly of passengers. The story unfolds amid witty observations and lively character studies, all framed by the peculiar commerce and caprice of men and birds entangled over a missing jewel.
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