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Jo’s Boys

CHAPTER 5
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So is Rob.

Ted is a weathercock, and Dolly and George, of course, are fogies in spite of the Annex, and girls at Girton going ahead of the men.

Commodore, are you ready for the question ?' 'Ay, ay, skipper.' 'Do you believe in Woman's Suffrage ?' 'Bless your pretty figger head! I do, and I'll ship a crew of girls any time you say so.

Aren't they worse than a press-gang to carry a fellow out of his moorings?
Don't we all need one as pilot to steer us safe to port?
and why shouldn't they share our mess afloat and ashore since we are sure to be wrecked without 'em ?' 'Good for you, Emil! Nan will take you for first mate after that handsome speech,' said Demi, as the girls applauded, and Tom glowered.
'Now, Dan, you love liberty so well yourself, are you willing we should have it ?' 'All you can get, and I'll fight any man who's mean enough to say you don't deserve it.' This brief and forcible reply delighted the energetic President, and she beamed upon the member from California, as she said briskly: 'Nat wouldn't dare to say he was on the other side even if he were, but I hope he has made up his mind to pipe for us, at least when we take the field, and not be one of those who wait till the battle is won, and then beat the drums and share the glory.' Mrs Giddy-gaddy's doubts were most effectually removed, and her sharp speech regretted, as Nat looked up blushing, but with a new sort of manliness in face and manner, saying, in a tone that touched them all: 'I should be the most ungrateful fellow alive if I did not love, honour, and serve women with all my heart and might, for to them I owe everything I am or ever shall be.' Daisy clapped her hands, and Bess threw her bouquet into Nat's lap, while the other girls waved their fans, well pleased; for real feeling made his little speech eloquent.
'Thomas B.Bangs, come into court, and tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, if you can,' commanded Nan, with a rap to call the meeting to order.
Tom shut the umbrella, and standing up raised his hand, saying solemnly: 'I believe in suffrage of all kinds.

I adore all women, and will die for them at any moment if it will help the cause.' 'Living and working for it is harder, and therefore more honourable.


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