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in Wade's hand. "I got that for you, boy. It ain't much; just a pin for your tie. Reckon you might's well have it now."
It was rather atrocious, but Wade thanked him very sincerely and tried the effect then and there, Dave standing off and viewing the result critically.
"That ain't so bad, is it? I see it in a window down on that Sixth Avenue an' I says to myself 'That's just the pin for Wade, kind o' tony an' swell.' The feller swore them was real diamonds, partner, but I got my doubts about 'em. It's a real handsome pin, though, ain't it?"
"It's stunning, Dave," answered Wade. "And if they're not real diamonds they look like them. Much obliged, old man. I'm going to put it aside until Christmas, though. I never liked to-wear my presents beforehand."
"Course not. Well, say, I'm so darned hungry I could eat raw dog. Reckon the dining room's open?"
"It's always open, Dave."
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