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The Poor Plutocrats

CHAPTER V
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The betrothal is an accomplished fact and they signed the marriage contract before my eyes." "Doubtless," returned Szilard coldly.
"My friend, the girl did not make such a sour face over it as you are doing.

She was strong-minded and decided.

I was amazed at the composure with which she addressed her family, she was like the capitulating commandant of a fortress dictating the terms of surrender.

Not a tear did she shed in their presence and yet I believe she suffered." "Oh, she has lots of courage." "I wish you had as much.

Here is your absurd scribble, its surrender was one of the conditions imposed.


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