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In Luck at Last

CHAPTER XIII
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Look here, whatever happens, don't say I told you." "It shall be a secret," said Lala, taking out the bag of notes.

"Let us complete the business at once, Mr.Chalker.Here is another offer.
I will give you two hundred pounds in discharge of your whole claim, or you shall have a valuation made, if you prefer it, and I will double the amount." Mr.Chalker chose the former promptly, and in a few moments handed over the necessary receipts, and sent his clerk to recall the Man in Possession.
"What are you going to do with Joe ?" he asked.

"No good turn, I'll swear.

And a more unforgiving face than yours I never set eyes on.

It isn't my business, but I'll give you one warning.


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