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disposed of the finances of the nation. It was wonderful to hear him talk about millions, and agios, and discounts, and

what Rothschild was doing, and Baring Brothers. He talked of such vast sums that the gentlemen of the club (the

apothecary, the undertaker, the great carpenter and builder, the parish clerk, who was allowed to come stealthily, and

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