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Outward Bound

CHAPTER XII
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Adler and Sanborn," added the principal; and the two gamblers stepped up to the hatch.

"Young gentlemen, you are charged with gambling.

Have you anything to say ?" "Nothing sir," they all replied.
"Wilton, how much money have you lost at play ?" "None, sir." "How much have you made ?" "Ten shillings--half a sovereign." "From whom did you win it ?" "From Sanborn." "Return it to him." Wilton obeyed.

Adler had won about a dollar from Sanborn, which he was also compelled to restore.

Mr.Lowington was satisfied that others had gained or lost by gambling, but as he did not know who the other gamblers were, he did not attempt to have the ill-gotten money restored; for he never made himself ridiculous to the students by endeavoring to do what could not be done.
Mr.Lowington then made a very judicious address upon the evil of gambling, pointing out its dangerous fascination, and the terrible consequences which sooner or later overtook its victims.


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