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Gold Lost to the World and Hidden Hoards Across Nations
The passage argues that shipwrecks and fires destroy gold and that hoarding is widespread in many regions. It notes London’s 2400 annual fires, India's and China’s large gold absorption, and Africa’s million-pound yearly loss. It also links gold to wages of Kaffir laborers and mentions a cynical quip about old bachelors and stone-throwing boys.
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Hilda
Mrs. Holmes
Eunice
Hilda Groves
Santa
Mrs. Nolmes
Mrs. Hennett
Thanta Clauth
Runice
London
India
China
Africa