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Mr. Isaacs

CHAPTER V
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But as far as any prejudice on the subject is concerned, I have none.

I had as lief defend a party that robs India 'for her own good,' as support those who would rob her with a more cynical frankness and unblushingly transfer the proceeds to their own pockets.

I do not care a rush whether they rob Peter to pay Paul, or fraudulently deprive Paul of his goods for the benefit of Peter." "That is the way to look at it.

I could tell you some very pretty stories about that kind of thing.

As for the journalistic enterprise, it is only a possible card to be played if the old gentleman is obdurate." "Isaacs," said I, "I have only known you three days, but you have taken me into your confidence to some extent; probably because I am not English.


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