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In Luck at Last

CHAPTER II
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You must find out for me where the old man has put his money, and what it is worth.

Do you hear?
Or else--" "How can I find out?
He won't tell me any more than you." "Or else you must put me in the way of finding out." Mr.Joseph lowered his voice to a whisper.

"He keeps the keys on the table before him.

When a customer takes him out here, he leaves the keys behind him.

Do you know the key of the safe ?" "Yes, I know it." "What is to prevent a clever, quick-eyed fellow like you, mate, stepping in with a bit of wax--eh?
While he is talking, you know.


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