THE MAN WHO FORGOT
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Arts who happened to be at the pub. Tom came in quietly from the rear, and crooked his finger at the shanty-keeper. They went apart from the rest, and talked together awhile very earnestly. Then they secretly examined Smith's swag, the core of which was composed of Tom's and his mate's valuables.
Then The Oracle stirred up Smith's recollection and departed.
Smith was about again in a couple of weeks. He was damaged somewhat physically, but his memory was no longer impaired.
