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Democracy An American Novel

CHAPTER XIII
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She called Sybil to her side, and, taking her hand, said: "Sybil, dearest, will you go abroad with me again ?" "Of course I will," said Sybil; "I will go to the end of the world with you." "I want to go to Egypt," said Madeleine, still smiling faintly; "democracy has shaken my nerves to pieces.

Oh, what rest it would be to live in the Great Pyramid and look out for ever at the polar star!" Conclusion SYBIL TO CARRINGTON "May 1st, New York.
"My dear Mr.Carrington, "I promised to write you, and so, to keep my promise, and also because my sister wishes me to tell you about our plans, I send this letter.

We have left Washington--for ever, I am afraid--and are going to Europe next month.
You must know that a fortnight ago, Lord Skye gave a great ball to the Grand-Duchess of something-or-other quite unspellable.

I never can describe things, but it was all very fine.

I wore a lovely new dress, and was a great success, I assure you.


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