[The American Claimant by Mark Twain]@TWC D-Link bookThe American Claimant CHAPTER XIV 12/13
And if enough of the mass would join me to make the extirpation possible, then I should be a rascal to do otherwise than help in the attempt." "I believe I understand--yes, I think I get the idea.
You have no blame for the lucky few who naturally decline to vacate the pleasant nest they were born into, you only despise the all-powerful and stupid mass of the nation for allowing the nest to exist." "That's it, that's it! You can get a simple thing through your head if you work at it long enough." "Thanks." "Don't mention it.
And I'll give you some sound advice: when you go back; if you find your nation up and ready to abolish that hoary affront, lend a hand; but if that isn't the state of things and you get a chance at an earldom, don't you be a fool--you take it." Tracy responded with earnestness and enthusiasm: "As I live, I'll do it!" Barrow laughed. "I never saw such a fellow.
I begin to think you've got a good deal of imagination.
With you, the idlest-fancy freezes into a reality at a breath.
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