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situation, opening the way for Harry, who dips the poke and secrets it in a folded magazine or newspaper. Harry, as immediately as possible, hands the prize off to Ray, who carries it in a similar way, and Ray relays it to Casey, who retrieves money and valuables and disposes of the rest.
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