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A Simpleton

CHAPTER VI
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I am very foolish and inexperienced, but I am not so vain as to turn from good advice.

I will never employ a broker again, sir." Uncle Philip smiled and looked pleased.
Mrs.Cole caused a diversion by taking leave, and Rosa followed her down-stairs.

On her return she found Christopher telling his uncle all about the Bijou, and how he had taken it for a hundred and thirty pounds a year and a hundred pounds premium, and Uncle Philip staring fearfully.
At last he found his tongue.

"The Bijou!" said he.

"Why, that is a name they gave to a little den in Dear Street, Mayfair.


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