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When his sharp sallies would set the entire House in an uproar, he was as impassive, his visage as solemn, as if he were pronouncing a funeral oration.
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Blaine illustrates the contrast between a speaker's serious demeanor and his humorous remarks, highlighting his unique presence in the House.
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