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The Way We Live Now

CHAPTER IX - THE GREAT RAILWAY TO VERA CRUZ
20/21

Look at our line, sir, right across the continent, from San Francisco to New York.

Look at--' 'Never mind that, Mr Fisker.

People wanted to go from New York to San Francisco, and I don't know that they do want to go to Vera Cruz.

But I will look at it, and you shall hear from me.' The interview was over, and Mr Fisker was contented with it.

Had Mr Melmotte not intended at least to think of it, he would not have given ten minutes to the subject.


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