The father was puzzled, but still wanted to punish him, " No matter what tricks you play, I will cut back your allowance !"

父亲困惑了，但仍决定处罚他："不论你耍什么花招，我都要削减你的零花钱!"

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Only those of perfect virtue have no intent to commit crime and play some tricks to escape severe punishment.

在这之间只有德性完备的人，他们不会故意犯法，同时设计出一些诡计以逃避严刑峻罚。

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