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"You're good, but not good enough for the job." The man looked at the young girl who just tried for the umpteenth time to swipe his watch unnoticed.

The girl handed the watch back to the man. "Look, mister, just give me one more chance. My toe caught on the chair that last time, and-"

The man held up a hand. "This job requires zero mistakes. You have to be able to get away clean, otherwise the whole thing will be for nothing. I'm sorry, we're finished here."

The girl's eyes welled up with tears and she grabbed his wrist. "Please! I know I can do better." She threw her arms around his waist and began sobbing.

The man paused for a moment, and then gently pried her arms off. "Keep practicing, and I know you can." He smiled, and started towards the door.

"How was that?" the girl asked.

He turned around. "How was..."

She held up both his watch and his wallet. A sly grin appeared on his face. "Now that's what I'm talking about! Ok, kid, you're hired."