The Counterfeit Half Eagle and a Poor Girl
A lawyer narrator meets a poor, mourning young woman who brings copying work and a counterfeit half eagle. He pities her, borrows trouble, and learns the coin’s falsity after she reveals its use in pawnbroker and criminal circles. The tale ends with police involvement and a societal reflection on duty.
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