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How Has Jimmy Valentine Changed
Ever since Jimmy Valentine was released from prison a little over a year ago, he has obviously been involved in some crime. When I discovered that he was yet again breaking safes, I immediately set out to find him. I hoped to put him back in prison, where I thought he belonged. After approximately a year of searching, I found that he had changed his identity, and was now living as Mr. Ralph Spencer. At first I was doubtful that he had given up robbing and breaking the law. However, after a couple days, I had complete faith that Jimmy Valentine had truly changed into Ralph Spencer.

One reason that I let Jimmy Valentine go after I had found him, is because he has a completely new life. He is living in a small town in Arkansas called Elmore. An example of how Jimmy has changed, is that he has spent about a year as Ralph Spencer and has managed not to break the law. Jimmy has changed from the man he used to be. He has also managed to open a small shoe store. According to the citizens of Elmore, business is good for Jimmy’s store and it has quickly flourished. He now has a source of income and has no reason to rob. Running a store is a
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Jimmy is getting married very soon to Annabel Adams. When I first heard that Annabel's father owned the Elmore Bank, I was very skeptical; and thought that it was just an act. However, after I saw how loyal and caring he is for her, my suspicions were gone. Next, Valentine has been accepted into the Adams family. They all are fond of him, and he has earned their trust. Also, Jimmy has made a lot of friends, and is fairly popular in Elmore for not just his looks but his personality. All of the citizens of Elmore have grown to trust the man who is going to marry the banker's daughter. He is a part of the Elmore community and the others have accepted him, and see him as one of them. There is no trace of the man Jimmy used to be in

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