There are two reasons why the Crown jewels wre never stolen from the Tower of London. They sre in a strong place, v ell guarded, and are dangerous things to haudal when dishonestly come by.
Most losses of wluables are due er to carelessness on the part of the owners or custodians, or to. ery. Perhaps the burglar's vocation is under no circumstances an absolutely safe one, but not infrequently chances upon a job" which is both easy and Incrative. I do not mention this fact for the unworthy purpose of inducing any of the youth of the land to enter the profession,- but solely to throw illustrative light
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