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Ability of varying kinds and degrees he had, a veritable genius for journalism and a real capacity for affection.
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gutenberg.orgHenry Watterson: “Ability of varying kinds and degrees he had, a veritable genius for journalism and a real capacity for affection.”
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Watterson acknowledges a colleague's diverse abilities, particularly in journalism and personal relationships.
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