"I keep an ear cocked for those in want of a bargain," he admits, sweeping his hat from his cane and returning it to his head in a single smooth motion. "Be assured, such a request would be swiftly answered."
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"I keep an ear cocked for those in want of a bargain," he admits, sweeping his hat from his cane and returning it to his head in a single smooth motion. "Be assured, such a request would be swiftly answered."