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someone without moral principles
- 'What's your name, you hardened scoundrel?' demanded Mr. Fang.Chapter 11 — Treats of Mr. Fang the Police Magistrate; and Furnishes a.... (61% in)
- 'You see,' pursued Mr. Brownlow; 'placing this poor girl entirely out of the question, and supposing it were possible to bring these scoundrels to justice without compromising her safety, what good should we bring about?'Chapter 41 — Containing Fresh Discoveries, and Showing that Surprises.... (76% in)
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