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"Most folks around here call me Bill or Magnuson. My business is called
‘William Magnuson Fancy Carting and Hacking’.”
"All right, Bill. Shall we proceed to Fritz’s”.
"Yes, Lutkins is just as likely to be there as anywhere. Plays a lot of poker. He’s
good at deceiving people.” Bill seemed to admire Lutkins’ talent for dishonesty.
I felt that if he had been a policeman, he would have caught Lutkins
respectfully, and jailed him with regret.

Proceed: to begin
Deceiving: cheating
Admire: praise, appreciate
Regret: to be sorry

Para-8 Explanation
They start their search for Lutkins. On their way, the hack driver introduced
himself as Bill or Magnuson and said that his business was called “William
Magnuson Fancy carting and Hacking”. The clerk replied in a very friendly way
that now he and bill should begin their search mission. Bill also told him that
Lutkins was fond of playing poker and also praised his ability to cheat others.
This made the clerk imagine about Bill that had he been a policeman, he would
have caught Lutkins in a very respectful manner. Not only this, he would have
felt bad to put that man in jail.

Para -9

Bill led me into Fritz’s. "Have you seen Oliver Lutkins around today? Friend of
his looking for him," said Bill cheerily.
Fritz looked at me, hiding behind Bill. He hesitated, and then admitted, "Yes, he
was in here a little while ago. Guess he's gone over to Gustaff's to get a shave."
"Well, if he comes in, tell him I’m looking for him."

Cheerily: happy
Hesitated: be in two minds, stall
Admitted: confess

Para -9 Explanation
Bill took the clerk to Fritz’s shop and enquired about Oliver Lutkins. He tried to
appear natural by saying that his friend had come to meet him. He did this to
make Fritz tell the truth about Lutkins. At first Fritz was confused but then he
said that Lutkins was there a few hours ago, but he left for Gustaff’s shop where
he had gone for a shave. After getting the information, Bill asked Fritz to
convey a message to Lutkins that he was looking for him.