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A Romance of the Republic

CHAPTER XVII
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I have seen," observed Mrs.Delano.
"He is a gentleman in manners and attainments, I admit," replied Mr.
Green; "but with his family and education, what a pity it is he has so disgraced himself." "Pray what has he done ?" inquired the lady.
"Didn't you know he was an Abolitionist ?" rejoined Mr.Green.

"It is a fact that he has actually spoken at their meetings.

I was surprised to see him travelling with you in England.

It must be peculiarly irritating to the South to see a man of his position siding with those vulgar agitators.

Really, unless something effectual can be done to stop that frenzy, I fear Southern gentlemen will be unable to recover a fugitive slave." Flora looked at Mrs.Delano with a furtive, sideway glance, and a half-smile on her lips.


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