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Democracy An American Novel

CHAPTER III
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He appeared ten years younger than usual; his face was illuminated; his eyes glowed; he seemed bent on proving his kinship to the immortal Webster by rivalling his convivial powers.

He dashed into the conversation; laughed, jested, and ridiculed; told stories in Yankee and Western dialect; gave sharp little sketches of amusing political experiences.
"Never was more surprised in my life," whispered Senator Krebs, of Pennsylvania, across the table to Schneidekoupon.

"Hadn't an idea that Ratcliffe was so entertaining." And Mr.Clinton, who sat by Madeleine on the other side, whispered low into her ear: "I am afraid, my dear Mrs.Lee, that you are responsible for this.

He never talks so to the Senate." Nay, he even rose to a higher flight, and told the story of President Lincoln's death-bed with a degree of feeling that brought tears into their eyes.

The other guests made no figure at all.


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