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Why did the friends part ways?

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Why did the friends part ways?

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Both parted ways to seek out their fortunes. Jimmy refused to leave New York. But Bob took the risk and went to the west to seek his fortune.

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

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Chapter 1.3 After Twenty Years
Exercises | Q 1. g) | Page 31

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