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Read the excerpt. Which phrases best complete the scenario below?
The phrase
"I don't know how I could have gone through this year and a half without it.""
"mechanically fastened another button of his shirt and did not reply"
"It must be, Nick,' returned Edmond with a smile."
"What's that you got around your neck, Ned?""
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