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The Lesson of James Lewis in Honest Deception
A Victorian tale set in a Tipton store follows James Lewis, youth to Mr. Carman, who learns a corrupting lesson from his employer. Initially aided by Carman’s inaction on errors, James is drawn into deceit, grows wealthy fast, faces exposure, and ultimately is convicted. The story ends with reform vows from the judge and a somber warning about crime.
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