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Handbook for Bums
Don't slink, be gallant to women, avoid intermediaries and pick your jails carefully
February
1
1937
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1
1937
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Handbook for Bums
Don't slink, be gallant to women, avoid intermediaries and pick your jails carefully
February
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1937
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