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I’m running it. Not Mr. Ruhl or any one else. Get that through your head, once and for all.” “Looka here!” flashed Cleppy. “I don’t aim to let any man speak that way to my wife. Cut it out, before I—” “You’re fired,” ordained Banks, in his best voice. “Go to the cashier and get your time. I’ll not stand for any back talk or bluster here. Not from anybody. Get out!
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