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This is not a story about an old man in bifocals at the center of a revolution, but rather the tale of a boy who had no idea he'd one day wind up on the hundred dollar bill.

Snow was falling that night as I stood outside the grandest state of Lord Billingsgate himself, the man who had sent me to prison.

And my companion for the evening was risking even more.

I can't see your face through the mask Ben Franklin, but your eyes certainly look surprised.

You shouldn't be here, Hannah. And once again, neither should you. That's why we're in disguise from head to toe.

What's in the bag? Hannah, you know how dangerous this is. If we're right, Lord Billingsgate stole my mother's life savings.

The stock certificate I hoped with one day fund my school is worth nothing.

I can't let him get away with that. Hannah, we've talked enough. Let's go inside.

These people are rich and powerful. If they discovered that I'm a fugitive and you're a woman of color, I suggest we keep that from happening.

Now, before we get buried out here in the snow, take my arm and escort me into the pot.

Oh, it's like a palace in you. I wonder how many people who looked like me it took to build it.

Hannah and I entered the grand ballroom. A string quartet was playing a waltz while huge logs kept the fireplace ablaze and candles flickered at all every corner.

Couples in their fancy gowns danced and toasted their good fortune with fine wine.

How are we going to confirm that the stock certificates are affront? Or unmasked George Williamson's kill? There's someone I want to talk to.

Someone you can trust? Look, Hannah, I invited Ruby so that she could watch my back. But...

Excuse me, sir.

A tap on the shoulder and I stumbled around to find myself face to face with...

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