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Caught In The Net

CHAPTER XXVI
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Our customers don't come to you, but there is nothing to prevent you going to them.

You can hunt until you find them." "And where are you to hunt, if you please ?" "Ah, that's tellings." A long silence ensued, during which Tantaine was half tempted to come forward.

By doing so he would assuredly nip all explanations in the bud; but, on the other hand, he wanted to hear all the young rascal had to say.

He therefore only moved a little nearer, and listened more intently.
Forgetting his curls, Toto was abstractedly passing his fingers through his hair, and reflecting with all the wisdom of a muddled brain.
Finally, he came to the conclusion that he might speak, and, leaning forward, he whispered,-- "You won't peach if I tell you the dodge ?" His companions assured him that he might have every confidence in them.
"Very well; I make my money in the Champs Elysees, and sometimes get a harvest twice a day." "But there are no shoemakers' shops there." "You are a fool," answered Toto contemptuously.

"Do you think I blackmail thieves?
That wouldn't be half good enough.


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