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Penguin Island

BOOK VIII
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Outrages were forgotten or their occurrence denied.

On Sundays, at the race-meetings, the stands were adorned by women covered with pearls and diamonds.

It was observed with joy that the capitalists had not suffered.

Cheers were given for the multi-millionaires in the saddling rooms.
On the following day the Southern Railway Station, the Petroleum Trust, and the huge church built at the expense of Thomas Morcellet were all blown up.

Thirty houses were in flames, and the beginning of a fire was discovered at the docks.


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