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The Magnificent Ambersons

CHAPTER III
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Well, you got a new president now!" Here Georgie moved toward the door and his tone became plaintive, though undeniably there was disdain beneath his sorrow.

"I guess all I better do is--resign!" And he opened the door, apparently intending to withdraw.
"All in favour of having a new election," Charlie Johnson shouted hastily, "say, 'Aye'!" "Aye" was said by everyone present except Mr.Kinney, who began a hot protest, but it was immediately smothered.
"All in favour of me being president instead of Fred Kinney," shouted Georgie, "say 'Aye.' The 'Ayes' have it!" "I resign," said the red-headed boy, gulping as he descended from the platform.

"I resign from the club!" Hot-eyed, he found his hat and departed, jeers echoing after him as he plunged down the corridor.

Georgie stepped upon the platform, and took up the emblem of office.
"Ole red-head Fred'll be around next week," said the new chairman.
"He'll be around boot-lickin' to get us to take him back in again, but I guess we don't want him: that fellow always was a trouble-maker.

We will now proceed with our meeting.


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