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Five Thousand an Hour

CHAPTER XII
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"All we wish is the result.
We ask for no credit." "Moreover," warned Mr.Slosher, "I wouldn't care to have my purpose known until after I have sold my own residence.

I am a little worried, however, about the detail you suggest.

No man of any consequence would injure the good will of his fellows by standing sponsor for such a venture." "I think I know your man," stated Gamble with pleasant anticipation.
"I'll tell you about him if you'll be careful not to let him or anybody else know that I recommended him." "I can figure out sufficient reasons for that," replied Slosher.

"Is he reliable ?" "He can give you security--and I suppose you had better exact it," advised Johnny.

"He is the man who first secured the option from Miss Purry." "What is his name ?" "Collaton," and Johnny gazed serenely after Gresham.
"I'll send for him in the morning," decided Mr.Slosher.
When Johnny returned to the violet booth he found there Winnie and Sammy Chirp, the latter with all his pockets and both his arms full of Winnie's purchases and personal belongings, inextricably mixed with similar articles belonging to Polly; and there was a new note of usefulness which redeemed somewhat the feebleness of his smile.


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