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The Crown of Life

CHAPTER VII
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It's the cause of civilisation, Piers.

I preach it whenever I get the chance; I wish I got it oftener.

I stand for England's honour, England's supremacy on sea and land.

I st-tand----" He tried to do so, to reach the bottle, which proved to be empty.
"Send for another, Biddy--the right Irish, my lass! Another bottle to the glory of the British Empire! Piers, we'll make a night of it.

I haven't a bed to offer you, but Biddy'll give you a shake-down here on the floor.


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