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The Three Clerks

CHAPTER IX
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Old Weazle knew of that; he calculated he'd back the metal agin the water, and so he bought all up he could lay his finger on.

But the stuff was run out.
Them Cambourne boys--what did they do?
Why, they let the water in on purpose.

By Monday night old Weazle knew it all, and then you may say it was as good as a play.' 'And how did you do in the matter ?' 'Oh, I sold.

I did very well--bought at L7 2s.3d.and sold at L6 19s.

10 1/2d., and got my seven per cent, for the four months.
But, Lord love you, them clean takes never lasts.


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