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The Firm of Girdlestone

CHAPTER II
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They wore all the hair off their backs by leaning against trees.

Marvellous things! All they want is a little money." "It seems to be a praiseworthy object," the merchant said gravely.
"I knew that you would think so!" cried the little philanthropist enthusiastically.

"Of course, bartering as you do with aboriginal races, their development and evolution is a matter of the deepest importance to you.

If a man came down to barter with you who had a rudimentary tail and couldn't bend his thumb--well, it wouldn't be pleasant, you know.

Our idea is to elevate them in the scale of humanity and to refine their tastes.


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