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He had never had the smallest intention of repaying the money, some hedge-lawyer having advised him of the fact that gambling debts were not legally recoverable. Why therefore should he be grateful? Lisbeth, on the contrary, his pretty fair-haired wife, was profoundly touched by Trautvetter's generosity.
There were only a few silver pieces in it. "You can see for yourself, Herr Heppner," he said. "I am not the sort of fellow to leave you in the lurch like that." But Heppner could not yet believe him. He begged and threatened. At last the great big fellow threw himself on the ground and clung round Trautvetter's knees: "Just this once, just this once!" The volunteer pushed him roughly away.
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