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The Purchase Price

CHAPTER XXX
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At least, if you don't believe the way I do, you are generous enough to listen!" "But, Monsieur, believe me, the situation here is difficult.

I had a list here of twelve citizen of St.

Genevieve who were willing for listen to Monsieur Dunwodee to-night in a grand mass meeting; but now talk has gone out.

There is much indignation.

In fact, it is plan'-- " "What do you mean?
What is going on ?" demanded Dunwody.
"Alas! Monsieur, it is with regret I announce that the majority of our citizen, who so dislike Monsieur Benton and his views, are much in favor of riding upon a rail, after due treatment of the tar and the feather, him who lately was their idol; that is to say, yourself, Monsieur!" Dunwody, his face grim, leaned against the door of the little shop.
"So that is the news ?" said he.


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