Title | The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists |
Page | 1383 |
Chapter | -- |
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As Barrington descended from the Pulpit and walked back to his accustomed seat, a loud shout of applause burst from a few men in the crowd, who stood up and waved their caps and cheered again and again. When order was restored, Philpot rose and addressed the meeting: `Is there any gentleman wot would like to ask the Speaker a question?' No one spoke and the Chairman again put the question |