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In Luck at Last

CHAPTER XIV
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He walked all the way to Chester Square, considering how he should spend the money.
There are some forms of foolishness, such as, say, those connected with art, literature, charity, and work for others, which attract some rich men, but which he was not at all tempted to commit.

There were others, however, connected with horses, races, betting, and gambling, which tempted him strongly.

In fact, Joseph contemplated spending this money wholly on his own pleasures.

Probably it would be a part of his pleasure to toss a few crumbs to his wife.
It is sad to record that Lotty, finding herself received with so much enthusiasm, had already begun to fall off in her behavior.

Even Clara, who thought she discovered every hour some new point of resemblance in the girl to her father, was fain to admit that the "Americanisms" were much too pronounced for general society.
Her laugh was louder and more frequent; her jests were rough and common; she used slang words freely; her gestures were extravagant, and she walked in the streets as if she wished every one to notice her.


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