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Our Friend the Charlatan

CHAPTER IX
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You understand how I look at this business?
My object in life is to gain influence, that I may spread my views.

Parliament, I take it, is the best means.
Considering the nature of the average elector, I don't think one need worry about the method one pursues to get elected.

I won't tell lies; that goes against the grain with me.

But I must be practical." Constance watched him, and seemed to weigh his remarks.
"As for twaddle," she said, "I shouldn't advise much of it in Mrs.
Toplady's hearing." "You are right.

That would never do.


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