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A Queer Tale of Tom Ballotti and a Miner Rescue
Tom Ballotti, a deep rock miner, becomes the center of a town’s rescue of eleven trapped miners. He competes with danger to reach Little Mike first, is lauded for his bravery, and later reveals a claim on eighteen dollars, sparking debate about his motives and character.
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