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The bright-eyed lad gave a chortle as he jiggled the gold pieces before depositing them safely out of sight ~ "...'s the news about that tramp, Tobias." ~ Giving a contemptuous snort ~ "...apparently, after that row... hmm... two nights ago, he's back at it with 'is missus. Well... ex-missus, or current missus... whatever."
Oxley whistled softly at the turn of events ` "By Gawd, that's a complete turnaround. How did that happen?!" ~ Jimmy rolled his eyes ~ "How the hell should I know? Them over there were just specoolatin'... maybe she still had the hots for him, 'specially after his fight with that babe... say, where's she these days?" ~ He scowled as Oxley knocked his head ~ "Yer too young for this kind of talk, Jimmy boy!" ~ The barkeeper seemed a little lost in thought for a moment.
"But not too young to pick up such trashy news fer yer, aye?" ~ The boy stuck his tongue out momentarily ~ "Still, why the hell should I care? ... 's long as I git me moneys." ~ He scampered off as Oxley broke his spell of concentration and threw a mock punch at him ~ "Go serve that old lady there!" ~ Pointing to a wrinkled faced figure sitting quietly at the centre of the tavern.
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