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In the Days of Poor Richard

CHAPTER XII
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Margaret has declared her right to the use of her own mind." "Well, if she is to use any mind it will have to be that one," Franklin answered.

"I do not see why women should not be entitled to use their minds as well as their hands and feet." "I was kept at home yesterday by force," said Margaret.

"Every door locked and guarded! It was brutal tyranny." "The poor child has my sympathy but what can I do ?" Lady Hare inquired.
"Being an American, you can expect but one answer from me," said the philosopher.

"To us tyranny in home or state is intolerable.

They tried it on me when I was a boy and I ran away." "That is what I shall do if necessary," said Margaret.
"Oh, my child! How would you live ?" her mother asked.
"I will answer that question for her, if you will let me," said Franklin.


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