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The Rise of Roscoe Paine

CHAPTER X
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I think, perhaps, I should." "I know you would not.

And I know the only reason you feel the refusal may be wrong is because you are thinking what the money might do for me.
Do you suppose I will permit you to sacrifice a principle you know is right simply that I may have a few more luxuries which I don't need ?" "But you do need them.

Why, there are so many things you need." "No, I don't need one.

So long as I have you I am perfectly happy.

And it would not make me more happy to know that you accepted a bribe--that is what it is, a bribe--because of me.


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