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"Ivy Day in the Committee Room" is a short story by James Joyce, part of his collection titled "Dubliners". The book centers around a group of canvassers working for a local politician as they gather in a committee room on the anniversary of Charles Stewart Parnell's death. Throughout the evening, they engage in various conversations involving politics, nationalism, loyalty, and betrayal, revealing the state of Ireland at the time. The book is known for its exploration of Irish identity and Joyce's masterful use of language and symbolism.

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sitting flushed and bareheaded on the table. He did not seem to have
heard the invitation.

“Good man, Joe!” said Mr O’Connor, taking out his cigarette papers and
pouch the better to hide his emotion.

“What do you think of that, Crofton?” cried Mr Henchy. “Isn’t that
fine? What?”

Mr Crofton said that it was a very fine piece of writing.
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