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The Doings Of Raffles Haw

CHAPTER III
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I dare say that we may say five millions, for I have not counted the odd money." "Good gracious!" cried the young artist, with staring eyes.
"I have a certain feeling of duty in the matter.

You see the cutting, polishing, and general sale of stones is one of those industries which is entirely dependent upon wealth.

If we do not support it, it must languish, which means misfortune to a considerable number of people.

The same applies to the gold filigree work which you noticed in the court.

Wealth has its responsibilities, and the encouragement of these handicrafts are among the most obvious of them.


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