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Barrington the Lustrous Pickpocket in Sydney Tale
An elderly daily recalls a Sydney drawing room encounter with Barrington the renowned pickpocket who boasted a diamond necklace theft from the Marchioness of Dorrington. He reveals his skill remains, offers to restore the jewelry if pardoned, and negotiates with the Major and the narrator. After a long wait, Barrington keeps his word, sending back the necklace.
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New South Wales
Sydney
Government House
Aguis D
Jand
Marchionysa
Dorrington
Dorrinaton
Barrington
Drury Lane
Convent Garden
Mr Barrington
Aml
Bien
Matam
Uoon
Tarrington
Tuma
Society of England
England
Weill
Tajor
Bessie
Sue
Ileak
Deamma
Sidney
Colonial Office
Drak Mazon
N.Y. Central Railroad
Buffalo
Rochester
Mery
Vries Lunatic Asylum
New York
Cattaraugus County