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Before the game, Skinflint's wife and her maid set up a mirror behind the chair where Jones will be sitting. Jones sits down and begins to play cards with Mr. and Mrs. Skinflint, who each sneak peeks at Jones' cards in the mirror. The couple also hand each other cards under the table while Jones
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