[The Imperialist by Sara Jeannette Duncan]@TWC D-Link bookThe Imperialist CHAPTER XVII 16/25
It would want looking into.
We won't see a duty on cotton though, or wool either for that matter.
The manufacturers would be pleased enough to get it on the stuff they make, but there would be a fine outcry against taxing the stuff they use." "Did you see much of the aristocracy, Mr Murchison ?" asked Mrs Williams. "No," replied Lorne, "but I saw Wallingham." "You saw the whole House of Lords," interposed Stella, "and you were introduced to three." "Well, yes, that's so.
Fine-looking set of old chaps they are, too. We're a little too funny over here about the Lords--we haven't had to make any." "What were they doing the day you were there, Lorne ?" asked Williams. "Motorcar legislation," replied Lorne.
"Considerably excited about it, too.
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