| Title | The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists |
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regarded as a sort of philanthropist by the outside public, and it was necessary to keep this fiction alive. For one or two minutes an awkward silence reigned. Then, one after another they all reluctantly resumed their seats with the exception of Mr Amos Grinder, who said he wished to propose his nephew, Mr Sawney Grinder, a young man of a most benevolent disposition who was desirous of immolating himself upon the altar of charity for the benefit of the poor - or words to that effect. Mr Didlum seconded, and there being no other nomination - for they all knew that it would give the game away to have a contest - the Chairman put Mr Grinder's proposal to the meeting and declared it carried unanimously. Another considerable item in the expenditure of the society was the rent of the offices - a house in a back street. The landlord of this place was another very deserving case. |
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