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... Croesus broke down , and confessed that his life had passed in a fever , that he was a wealtho- maniac , and incurable ; that he could not stop the game , because he had no other interests in life , and it was too late to acquire them ...
... Ridge . He was admiring the view when I came along so , at least , he had an enjoyable few moments before he died , ” his housekeeper stated , flatly . but Arnold was amazed at how resourceful and determined , 223 The Croesus Tithe.