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The Man Who Was Thursday

CHAPTER IX
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It's like breaking one's word to a child." "I'm in the same boat," said the Professor.

"I tried to tell the police and I couldn't, because of some silly oath I took.

You see, when I was an actor I was a sort of all-round beast.

Perjury or treason is the only crime I haven't committed.

If I did that I shouldn't know the difference between right and wrong." "I've been through all that," said Dr.Bull, "and I've made up my mind.
I gave my promise to the Secretary--you know him, man who smiles upside down.


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