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Penny Plain

CHAPTER V
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"I know it's quite easy for me to speak in that lordly way of disposing of possessions, for I haven't got any to dispose of." "Then," said Pamela, "we are to take it that you are ready to spring across any minute ?" "So far as goods and gear go; but I'm rich in other things.

I'm pretty heavily weighted by David, and Jock, and Mhor." Then Peter Reid spoke, still with his hand over his eyes.
"Once you begin to make money it clings.

How can you get rid of it ?" "I'm saving up for a bicycle," the Mhor broke in, becoming aware that the conversation turned on money.

"I've got half a crown and a thru-penny-bit and fourpence-ha'penny in pennies: and I've got a duster to clean it with when I've got it." Jean stroked his head.

"I don't think you'll ever be overburdened with riches, Mhor, old man.


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