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The Death of the Lion

CHAPTER IV
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Of course his sex makes him a less prejudiced witness.

But an authoritative word from Mr.Paraday--from the point of view of _his_ sex, you know--would go right round the globe.

He takes the line that we _haven't_ got to face it ?" I was bewildered: it sounded somehow as if there were three sexes.

My interlocutor's pencil was poised, my private responsibility great.

I simply sat staring, none the less, and only found presence of mind to say: "Is this Miss Forbes a gentleman ?" Mr.Morrow had a subtle smile.


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