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The Gilded Age
Part 6.

CHAPTER LIV
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Challenged peremptorily.
Larry O'Toole, contractor.

A showily dressed man of the style known as "vulgar genteel," had a sharp eye and a ready tongue.

Had read the newspaper reports of the case, but they made no impression on him.
Should be governed by the evidence.

Knew no reason why he could not be an impartial juror.
Question by District Attorney.
"How is it that the reports made no impression on you ?" "Never believe anything I see in the newspapers." (Laughter from the crowd, approving smiles from his Honor and Mr.
Braham.) Juror sworn in.

Mr.Braham whispered to O'Keefe, "that's the man." Avery Hicks, pea-nut peddler.


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