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Commonsense
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Gentlemen, said Mr. Torrington.
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We have an important decision to make. Barraclough is on his way home, presumably with the concession in his pocket. Our opponents have made certain dispositions to prevent his safe arrival--those dispositions they are prepared to remove in consideration of a third interest.
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Preposterous,
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It rests with us to decide whether or no we will accept their terms or take a chance.
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Don't forget the chance is Barraclough,
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What are the odds against him?
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Steep,
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Accept their terms,
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In favour?
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Of course in favour.
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I am heartily opposed to their acceptance. It is absurd to suppose that Barraclough is unequal to the task we have set him.
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Against?
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Emphatically against.
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Jolly old public school traditions. He
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No, damn it all, he concluded.
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Why should we split the prize?
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We can't juggle with men's lives,
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It's insanity to wilt at the last moment,
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I vote against,
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It rests with you, sir,
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But surely, he said.
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No one will doubt the course I shall take. One must always stand by one's colours. I accept the hazard Against. He moved a pace or two forward and bowed to Van Diest.
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Good-evening, Gentlemen.