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A People’s Man

CHAPTER XII
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We understand that the residence of Mr.Foley is only sixty miles from London.

If you are still desirous of acting with us, we beg you, upon receipt of this letter, to ask for a motor car and to return here to London.

We shall all be at number 17, Notting Hill, until midnight or later, telephone number 178, so that you can telephone that you are on the way.

Failing your coming, some of us will be at the Midland Hotel, Manchester, from mid-day on Monday.
"I am, "Faithfully yours, "RICHARD GRAVELING, "Secretary.
"For PETER DALE, Chairman, ABRAHAM WEAVEL, SAMUEL BORDEN, HENRY CULVAIN.
The second one was from Manchester: "Dear Sir: "We understand that you will be arriving in Manchester about mid-day on Monday.

We think it would be best if you were to descend from the train either at Derby or any adjacent station, as no police force which could possibly be raised in the county, will be sufficient to control the crowds of people who will gather in the streets to welcome you.
"We beg that you will send us a telegram, informing us by what, train you are travelling, and we will send a messenger to Derby, who will confer with you as to the best means of reaching the rooms which we are providing for you.
"Anticipating your visit, "I am, "Faithfully yours, "WILLIAM PRESTON, "Secretary Manchester Labour Party." Maraton replaced the letters in their envelopes and turned with them in his hand, towards Julia.


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