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The Devil’s Paw

CHAPTER XV
10/19

"I propose that we proceed to the election of our representative; that, having elected him, we send him to the Prime Minister with our message, and that we remain here in the building until we have his report." "You are unanimously resolved, then," the Bishop asked, "to take this last step ?" There was a little chorus of assent.

Fenn leaned forward in his place.
"Everything is ready," he announced.

"Our machinery is perfect.

Our agents in every city await the mandate." "But do you imagine that those last means will be necessary ?" the Bishop enquired anxiously.
"Most surely I do," Fenn replied.

"Remember that if the people make peace for the country, it is the people who will expect to govern the country.


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