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The Wheels of Chance Chapters 33 to 36

In which Mr. Hoopdriver endures an uncomfortable self-reckoning over the fabrications he has spun to impress Jessie, revealing the humble truth of his life as a draper’s assistant and the sharp social barriers that weigh upon him. As they rest by the wayside, their exchange turns contemplative, delving into the struggles of self-improvement and the daunting challenge of breaking from one’s prescribed station in life.

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