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Affair in Araby

CHAPTER XIV
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So we put our shoulders to the door, thrust by the servant, and walked in.
"Take care! I have a pistol in my hand!" said the banker's voice.
"Three shots for a shilling at me then!" retorted Jeremy.
"Who are you ?" "Tell that shivering fool to bring the candle, and you'll see!" "Oh, you, is it! I told you to come in the morning.

I can't see you now." "Can't see me, eh?
Come in here and peel your eyes, cocky! Sit down and look at us.

There, take a pew.

Wonder where I learned such good English?
Well, I used to shine the toenails of the Prince o' Wales, and you have to pass a Civil Service examination before they give you that good job.

I talk any language except French and Jewish, but this master of mine turns out to be a Jew who talks French, and not a prizefighter after all.
"What did I tell you this evening?
Said he was a spy for the French, didn't I?
I tell you, I'm a dependable man.


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