| Title | The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists |
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the meeting; and the rest of the crowd began to discuss the poster. `Wot the 'ell does PLO mean?' demanded Bundy, with a puzzled expression. `Plain Layer On,' answered Philpot modestly. 'Ave you ever 'eard the Professor preach before?' inquired the man on the pail, addressing Bundy. `Only once, at the Beano,' replied that individual; `an' that was once too often!' `Finest speaker I ever 'eard,' said the man on the pail with enthusiasm. `I wouldn't miss this lecture for anything: this is one of 'is best subjects. I got 'ere about two hours before the doors was opened, so as to be sure to get a seat.' `Yes, it's a very good subject,' said Crass, with a sneer. `I believe most of the Labour Members in Parliament is well up in it.' `And wot about the other members?' demanded Philpot. `Seems to me as if most of them knows something about it too.' `The difference is,' said Owen, `the working classes voluntarily pay |
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