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"Joe, the plot worked to perfection! " said Felix Gussing, on the day following. "I have to thank you, and here are twenty dollars for your trouble."
"I don't want a cent, Mr. Gussing," answered our hero. "I did it only out of friendliness to you. I hope you have no further trouble in your courtship."