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The Adventures of Roderick Random

CHAPTER XIV
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However, there is no experience like that which is bought; you will be the better for this the longest day you have to live.

As for the fellow who has got your money, I don't half like him.

Did not you see me tip you the wink to leave off in time ?" I answered, "No." "No," continued he; "you was too eager to mind anything but the game.

But, harkee," said he in a whisper, "are you satisfied of that young man's honesty?
His looks are a little suspicious--but I may be mistaken; he made a great many grimaces while he stood behind you, this is a very wicked town." I told him I was very well convinced of my comrade's integrity and, that the grimaces he mentioned were doubtless owing to his anxiety of my loss.

"Oh ho! if that be the case, I ask his pardon.


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