'A' being on friendly terms with 'Z' goes into 'Z's library in 'Z's absence and takes away a book without 'Z's express consent for the purpose of merely reading it and with the intention of returning it. 'A' was under the impression that he had 'Z's implied consent to use 'Z's book. 'A' shall be held guilty of which one of the following offences ?
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