My father was always anxious to give pleasure to his children. Accordingly, he took me one day, as a special treat, to the top of the grand old tower, to see the chimes played.
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- Author's profession: Inventor
- Nationality: scottish
- Born: August 19, 1808
- Died: May 7, 1890
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