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The Gilded Age
Part 5.

CHAPTER XLIII
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(Pretty thin!) It cannot be denied that this desertion has had a damaging effect.

Jex and Fluke have returned to their iniquitous allegiance, with six or eight others of lesser calibre, and it is reported and believed that Tubbs and Huffy are ready to go back.

It is feared that the University swindle is stronger to-day than it has ever been before." Later-midnight: "It is said that the committee will report the bill back to-morrow.

Both sides are marshaling their forces, and the fight on this bill is evidently going to be the hottest of the session .-- All Washington is boiling.".


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