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Caves of Terror

CHAPTER III
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A beginning must be made where opinions are least hidebound and are therefore easiest to change.

That means America.
"Therefore you two _sahibs_ are chosen--one who knows and loves India; one who knows and loves America.

The duty laid on you is absolute.

There can be no flinching from it.

You are to go to America and convince Americans that India should be free to work out her own destiny.
"Therefore follow, and see what you shall see." He rose, exactly as he had sat down, without apparent muscular effort.
It was as if a hand had taken him by the scalp and lifted him, except that I noticed his feet were pressed so hard against the floor that the blood left them, so that I think the secret of the trick was perfect muscular control, although how to attain that is another matter.
The Princess Yasmini made no offer to come with us, but lounged among the cushions reveling in mischievous enjoyment.


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