| Title | The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists |
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| Page | 1385 |
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Being a householder the man had a vote, but he had never hitherto taken much interest in what he called `politics'. In his opinion, those matters were not for the likes of him. He believed in leaving such difficult subjects to be dealt with by his betters. In his present unhappy condition he was a walking testimonial to the wisdom and virtue and benevolence of those same `betters' who have hitherto managed the affairs of the world with results so very satisfactory for themselves. `I should like to ask the speaker,' he said, `supposin' all this that 'e talks about is done - what's to become of the King, and the Royal Family, and all the Big Pots?' `'Ear, 'ear,' cried Crass, eagerly - and Ned Dawson and the man behind the moat both said that that was what they would like to know, too. `I am much more concerned about what is to become of ourselves if these things are not done,' replied Barrington. `I think we should try to cultivate a little more respect |
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