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The Measure of a Man

CHAPTER II
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Jonathan has a knowledge of manufactures and markets which enables him to protect our interests, and entitles him to speak his mind in his own way." "I'm glad the same rule does not go in my kitchen.

I have a first-class cook, but if she asked me for a holiday and I gave her two days and she said nothing but, 'That will do,' I would tell her to her face I was giving her something out of my comfort and my pocket, and not something that would only 'do' in the place of what she wanted.

I would show her my side of the question.

I would that." "For what reason ?" "I would be doing my duty." "Well, mother, you could not match her and the bits of radicalism she would give you.

Keep the peace, mother; you have not her weapons in your armory." "I am just talking to relieve myself, John.


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