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The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

CHAPTER 15
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This is the system you all uphold and defend, although you don't mind admitting that it has made the world into a hell.' Crass slowly drew the Obscurer cutting from his waistcoat pocket, but after a moment's thought he replaced it, deciding to defer its production till a more suitable occasion.
'But you 'aven't told us yet 'ow you makes out that money causes poverty,' cried Harlow, winking at the others.

'That's what I'M anxious to 'ear about!' 'So am I,' remarked the man behind the moat.

'I was just wondering whether I 'adn't better tell ole Misery that I don't want no wages this week.' 'I think I'll tell 'im on Saterday to keep MY money and get 'imself a few drinks with it,' said Philpot.

'It might cheer 'im up a bit and make 'im a little more sociable and friendly like.' 'Money IS the principal cause of poverty,' said Owen.
''Ow do yer make it out ?' cried Sawkins.
But their curiosity had to remain unsatisfied for the time being because Crass announced that it was 'just on it'..


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