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Question
Describe the boots made by Mr Gessler.
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Solution
Mr Gessler made boots only on orders. His boots were perfect in size. They lasted long and wpre made from the best leathers.
For Mr Gessler bootmaking was an art which was exhibited perfectly in each pair carved by him.
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