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Submitted to Contest #125
The pickpocket crossed his arms and leaned against the wall of the busy street corner, one leg up against the wall for support, and surveyed his surroundings. Breathing deeply, he smiled. The whole day lay ahead of him, full of promise. At this hour, on this corner, the day, the city, and its people were his for the taking. As he leaned against the wall, and possibly without realizing he was even doing it, the pickpocket squared his shoulders, straightened his back, and readied himself for the challenge of a new day. ...
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