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continue dating, however, as he understands how well Archie treats
Veronica. In multiple stories, Archie saves Mr. Lodge from thieves, blackmailers, and underhanded business rivals, causing Hiram to begin softening up to Archie. On one occasion, he asks Archie and
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mines but ended up shining shoes. Hiram got tired of living in poverty and went to work for the gangster
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clients attempt to leave, causing a tree to break and almost fall. Archie and
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