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Sandra Belloni

CHAPTER VIII
15/22

I mean that.

Honest intelligent industry backing rank and wealth! That makes a nation strong.

Look at England!" Mr.Barrett observed him stand out largely, as if filled by the spirit of the big drum.
That instrument now gave a final flourish and bang whereat Sound, as if knocked on the head, died languishingly.
And behold, a spokesman was seen in relief upon a background of grins, that were oddly intermixed with countenances of extraordinary solemnity.
The same commenced his propitiatory remarks by assuring the proprietor of Brookfield that he, the spokesman, and every man present, knew they had taken a liberty in coming upon Squire Pole's grounds without leave or warning.

They knew likewise that Squire Pole excused them.
Chorus of shouts from the divining brethren.
Right glad they were to have such a gentleman as Squire Pole among them: and if nobody gave him a welcome last year, that was not the fault of the Yellow-and-Blues.

Eh, my boys?
Groans and cheers.
Right sure was spokesman that Squire Pole was the friend of the poor man, and liked nothing better than to see him enjoy his holiday.


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