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The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton Chapter 29 - Riches and Repentance
In which Mr. Alfred Burton returns to his humble home in Laurence Avenue, adorned in the finery of newfound wealth and accompanied by a motor-car, only to find that his prosperous trappings are met with bitter scorn from his wife Ellen, who refuses to be beguiled by his display. After a sharp confrontation that unearths long-held resentments, Mr. Burton humbles himself and seeks her forgiveness, kindling the faint hope of reconciliation amid the remnants of past discord.
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