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The Gilded Age
Part 3.

CHAPTER XIX
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But you can see she is a fascinating woman.

I was only thinking, as to this appropriation, now, what such a woman could do in Washington.

All correct, too, all correct.

Common thing, I assure you in Washington; the wives of senators, representatives, cabinet officers, all sorts of wives, and some who are not wives, use their influence.

You want an appointment?
Do you go to Senator X?
Not much.


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