6/14 I don't see now where it's to come from, for old Goliah wont allow his people to be taxed for her, that's certain." Rectus agreed that things looked a little bluish, but he thought we might pay the income ourselves, until after the coronation, and then we could see what else could be done. This wasn't much of a plan, but I couldn't think of anything better. Rectus and I didn't care much about doing this, but Corny insisted on it. She was afraid of the police,--and probably of the army and navy, although she made light of them,--and so she thought it would be a good thing to see whether or not we should have to combat with all these forces, if we should carry out our plans. We took Priscilla along with us on Corny's account. |