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The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton

CHAPTER XXV
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Yet do not think that I should ever allow myself to consider your proposition, even for a moment.

Tell me, you say you've parted with your last bean--" "And my time is almost up!" Burton interrupted, beating the table before him.

"Only this morning, for an instant, I was afraid!" "Try and keep your thoughts away from it," Mr.Waddington advised.
"Let me show you these new prints.

By the bye, where is your wonderful little boy ?" "Gone--back to his mother!" Burton answered grimly.

"Didn't you hear us mention him?
I left him in my rooms one night and when I came back the whole place was in disorder.


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