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“And that was when it really came home to me what I was about to do. I was going to rob a bank, committing the additional crime of arson in the process, and if I got caught I'd go to prison. Well, I thought, go on selling second-hand jalopies for another forty years and maybe somebody'll give you a testimonial and a forty-dollar watch.”

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The Hot Spot

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Charles Williams
Charles Williams

Charles Williams, born on September 20, 1886, was a prominent British poet. His poetry is known for its profound philosophical insights and unique style, which had a significant impact on 20th-century British poetry. more

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