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Sevenoaks

CHAPTER XIX
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No, Toll; I need a railroad.

I'm yearning for engines, and double tracks, and running over my own line." "You might buy up a European kingdom or two, at a pinch, General." "Yes; but, Toll, you don't know what terminal facilities I've got for a railroad." "Your pocket will answer for one end," said Talbot, laughing.
"Right, the first time," responded the General, "and glory will answer for the other.

Toll, do you know what I see at the other end ?" "No." "I see a man of about the size of Robert Belcher in the chair of an Alderman.

I see him seated on a horse, riding down Broadway at the head of a regiment.

I see him Mayor of the City of New York.


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