It was a close place. I took it up, and held it in my hand. ... - Huckleberry Finn

This quote is attributed to Huckleberry Finn.

"It was a close place. I took it up, and held it in my hand. I was a trembling, because I'd got to decide, forever, betwixt two things"

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