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What did he keep doing while on his rounds? - English

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What did he keep doing while on his rounds?

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On his rounds, the policeman checked the doorknobs of shops to ensure that every shop was safe. He carefully watched down the pacific through fare.

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Chapter 1.3: After Twenty Years - Exercises [Page 31]

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Chapter 1.3 After Twenty Years
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