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Erema

CHAPTER VI
11/17

Considerations of that 'ere kind desarves to be considered of." "Just so.

I knew that you must see it," the stranger continued, bravely.
"A stiff upper lip, as you call it here, is all very well to begin with.
But all you enlightened members of the great republic know what is what.
It will bring you more than ten years' income of your saw-mill, and farm, and so on, to deal honestly with me for ten minutes.

No more beating about the bush and fencing with me, as you have done.

Now can you see your own interest ?" "I never were reckoned a fool at that.

Squire, make tracks, and be done with it." "Then, Master Colonist, or Colonel--for I believe you are all colonels here--your task is very simple.


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