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CHAPTER LXXVI
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We may find in this case that it's dangerous playing with edged tools.

But I've great faith in his want of principle.

We can show him so clearly that his interest, his advance, his career depend so entirely upon his conduct, that I think we can keep him straight.

And, for my part, if we can only work this Grant through, I shall retire upon my share of the proceeds, and leave politics to those who love 'em.

But I don't mean to have worked for nothing--hey, Condor ?" "Amen," replied William, placidly.
"By-the-by, Condor," said Mr.Enos Slugby.
Mr.Condor turned toward him inquiringly.
"I heard Jim say t'other day--" "Who's Jim ?" asked Condor.
"Jim!" returned Slugby, "Jim--why, Jim's the party in my district." "Oh yes--yes; I beg pardon," said Condor; "the name had escaped me." "Well, I heard Jim say t'other day that Mr.William Condor was getting too d----d stuck up, and that he'd yank him out of his office if he didn't mind his eye.


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