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Sometimes, I was quite affected by his richness and wealthy
life. Infact, I suffered from inferiority complex. We both went

for camping so as to live in the lap of nature because living in
the lap of nature is a bliss. He kept some eatable items like

scotch eggs, freshly baked sandwiches, sausage rolls and
quiche in a big basket. The weather was awesome. We just
needed a tent supported on a rigid framework. However, we

managed to get it. We took the pleasure of boating as well.
Outside the tent, I could hear the constant drone of insects.

We approached a berry bush, ate one and it tasted rich. When
Shemp was arranging wood-sticks to get fire, an evil thought

stuck in my mind. I desired for quick money. Greediness took
full control over me. It was my stupidity that I thought Shemp

was alone with no wife and children, he had passed his will in
my favour and if he would not be alive, then all his money and

villa would be mine. Being money-minded and economically

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