human
put upon Mr Bradlaugh,
gpt
Now, my daughter, he said affectionately,
human
I want you to tell me what you were going to say just now. He listened patiently whilst I urged upon him that, although he was strong enough to despise the misrepresentation that would surely follow the abrupt and unexplained announcement of his resignation, it was hardly fair to his friends who would have to bear taunt and sneer, and would be unable to quote a word out of his mouth in reply. He replied that the reason for his immediate resignation was that he could not be a President in name only, and, without himself taking part in the work, be held responsible for the sayings and doings of others--with whom he might or might not agree--on behalf of the Society. He thought, however, he might leave his formal resignation until his return from India, although he would at once intimate his intention. He added with a tender smile,
gpt
I promise you that I will make a statement which shall not leave any one in doubt as to my opinions.