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The accumulations of a lifetime wasted," continued Mr.pepper.
"He had accumulations enough to fill a barn." "It's a vice that some of us escape," said Ridley.

"Our friend Miles has another work out to-day." Mr.Pepper gave an acid little laugh.

"According to my calculations," he said, "he has produced two volumes and a half annually, which, allowing for time spent in the cradle and so forth, shows a commendable industry." "Yes, the old Master's saying of him has been pretty well realised," said Ridley.
"A way they had," said Mr.Pepper.