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Mr. Hall was responsible for the library's safety. One Friday afternoon he found that three books (1) (steal) when he checked the bookshelves there. Suddenly he heard some slight and hesitant _ (2) (step), so he followed. After a moment, Mr. Hall closed the door first and then ran after the thief, shouting at the same time, "Stop, (3) I will let off the gun!" Soon he caught the thief with a rope but was surprised to find (4) was a little boy. The boy cried loudly, "Let go of my hand!" Mr. Hall freed the boy and took him to his office.
The boy said he had not enough money (5) food, let alone books. When (6) (hear) this, Mr. Hall let out a sigh. Compared with stealing money, stealing hooks was less serious. "One is likely (7) (make) mistakes when he is poor. This time l let you off." said Mr. Hall. Much to the boy's sunrise, Mr. Hall even (8) (give) him some money! "Be a good man, work hard, and live a (9) (good) life than this", he requested. The boy gave (10) deep bow to the kind man and left with grateful tears.