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The story introduces the widow Giles as a model grocer of the 1860s. Her shop, and her ability to provide for her five children, was made possible by her late husband's fortunate decision to give up drinking and take out a life insurance policy.
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yThe Sydney Mailvol.7no.31514 July1866Z13199831866newspaper issue 1866