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fifty pounds." I paid no heed to him, but said, "That is one of the notes stolen from the bank." "Me mother's first cousin's sister's son," said Pat, stammering wildly, "giv' me that for change av a sovereign this marnin'!" "You'll get your change in your sovereign's gaol for three years, note that…

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1,510
Year
1,894
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1510
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Nuggets in the Devil's Punch Bowl, and Other Australian Tales; Andrew Robertson
Published
1894
Narrative type
Spirit-Person Narratives
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Federation Era
Location
Australia (Australia): B
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fifty pounds." I paid no heed to him, but said, "That is one of the notes stolen from the bank." "Me mother's first cousin's sister's son," said Pat, stammering wildly, "giv' me that for change av a sovereign this marnin'!" "You'll get your change in your sovereign's gaol for three years, note that!" I said. I can't help making a pun or two when I'm in high spirits, even if they are bad ones. I was elated with my success, and no mistake. This is the only excuse I have. I may as well say here that the woman was found guilty of receiving some of the stolen notes. The man I arrested in the hotel was found guilty of robbing the bank..

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