I was no fool; I was aware that when another man is too anxious to force money on one, it is time to examine the cards, for there is almost certainly something illegal, or dangerous, or both, involved in the matter.
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- Author's profession: Writer
- Nationality: american
- Born: July 7, 1907
- Died: May 8, 1988
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