The Crock of Gold

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The Crock of Gold is about the hardworking and honest Roger Acton and how he slowly tires of his simple country life. Excerpt: "A very miserable man was Roger Acton now, for this last trial was the worst of all. The vapors of his discontent had almost passed awaythat bright pernicious dream was being rapidly forgottenthe morning's ill-got coin, "thank the Lord, it was lost as soon as found," and penitence had washed away that blot upon his soul; but here, an honest pound, liberally bestowed by his hereditary landlordhis bright bit of gold"

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