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The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton

CHAPTER X
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You see, those at the top were all the best, and it has been my custom to add a few from underneath there--most of them a little going off.

It was the only way," he added with a sigh, "that one could make a profit.

I have made up my mind, though, to either throw them away or sell them separately for what they are worth, which isn't much.

I've had enough of deceiving the public.

If I can't get a living honestly with this barrow, I'll try another job." "Do you happen to have eaten anything just lately ?" Burton asked him, with a sinking heart.
The man looked at his questioner, for a moment, doubtfully.
"'Ad my breakfast at seven," he replied.


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