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The Lodger

CHAPTER XI
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"You'd only be doing what it's the plain duty of everyone--everyone, that is, who's a good citizen.

And you'd be getting something for doing it, which is more than most people gets as does their duty." "A man as gives up someone for a reward is no better than a common informer," went on Bunting obstinately.

"And no man 'ud care to be called that! It's different for you, Joe," he added hastily.

"It's your job to catch those who've done anything wrong.

And a man'd be a fool who'd take refuge--like with you.


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