In conclusion, if the foregoing pages have in the least degree contributed to the reader"s entertainment, or initiated him into any mystery of CITY CRIMES heretofore unknown--and if this tale, founded on fact, has served to ill.u.s.trate the truth of the ancient proverbs that "honesty is the best policy" and "virtue is its own reward"--then is the author amply repaid for his time and toil, and he tenders to the indulgent public his most respectful parting salutations.
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