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 my watch was also gone. "Cursed misfortune!" exclaimed I. The boy reminded me of his money, I gave it him, and entered the supper room. An acquaintance of mine took notice of the paleness of my countenance, inquiring whether I was ill, I denied it, and took my seat at the table: I hurried down my supper without noticing my neighbour, and was determined to depart the next morning, being persuaded that some cunning rogues had singled me out, to try their skill with me, at the expence of my property.—As I was pushing back my chair, somebody close by me, asked me what o'clock it was. I did not answer, because that question, by reminding me of my loss, had vexed me, and was going to leave the room."

"Sir, what o'clock is it?" exclaimed somebody once more, tapping me on the shoulder. "I do not know," replied I without looking back, and paid my bill. "Have you no watch with you?" exclaimed the same person again. Now I turned round in great