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MY friend, it's my belief that when it rains every third drop lands on a crook. You've no idea what a lot there are, and the only wonder is how they make a living. But your most dangerous crook is the gen tleman variety, and that was easy for me because my father's family was about the best in the United States, barring only my mother's. His stock was pure English and hers Dutch; you'll find both names in the school histories; both families had signers of the Declaration. They were both thoroughbreds, all right. The only trouble was that they were never married, and that made a lot of trouble for me, afterwards.
I spent the first six years of my life in a pretty little cottage down Boston way, and about the only person I saw was my old nursery governess, Ma'm'selle Durand, or Tante pi-pi, as I called her. Then, as far as I could make out, my father lost his fortune and his nerve at the same time, and they found him in his library dead. That settled my mother, and a little later Tante pi-fi faded away, and I found myself bawling my lungs open in the state asylum for orphans.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. In this enthralling tale, a seasoned burglar known as "Tide-Water Clam" reminisces on his daring exploits and encounters with a captivating cast of characters from the alluring world of crime and deception. Set against the vibrant backdrop of pre-World War I Paris, the author takes us on a thrilling journey through the underbelly of society, where danger lurks around every corner. As the narrative unfolds, we witness the protagonist's struggles with morality and redemption, as he grapples with the consequences of his actions and the allure of a life on the edge. This book delves into the complexities of human nature, exploring the motivations that drive individuals to break the law and the complexities of morality that define the boundaries of right and wrong. Ultimately, it's a story that challenges our perceptions of crime and punishment, leaving readers to ponder the nature of justice and the possibility of redemption. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331029625_0
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