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Danger in the Dark - ZseZse

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DANGER IN THE DARK. 121<br />

pla<strong>in</strong>ly what demons that system of superstition<br />

makes of men when its temper and spirit fully enter<br />

<strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong>ir hearts. Happily we live <strong>in</strong> a land where<br />

such heartless bigotry dare not show itself-at least<br />

it dare not openly show itself."<br />

"Understand, Squire, I have no faith whatever, <strong>in</strong><br />

Romanism; nor have I any more friendship for Catholics<br />

than for Protestants-I treat all religionists<br />

alike."<br />

"I comprehend you, Mr. Twist; and th<strong>in</strong>k I see<br />

clear to <strong>the</strong> bottom of your motives."<br />

"Now <strong>the</strong>n, good sir, suppose you undertake to<br />

div<strong>in</strong>e my motives; s<strong>in</strong>ce you are so sharp-sighted<br />

and far-see<strong>in</strong>g."<br />

"No difficult task, I imag<strong>in</strong>e, will that be."<br />

"Then, <strong>the</strong> sooner done."<br />

" Well, s<strong>in</strong>ce you urge me to it, I '11speak of your<br />

moti~es-and that right pla<strong>in</strong>ly."<br />

"Go on-both my ears are open."<br />

ttThe short of <strong>the</strong> matter is-you want office; and<br />

little care where <strong>the</strong> votes come from that may secure<br />

your election."<br />

" Is that wrong ~"<br />

"I can hardly say it's right-yet I know it's<br />

common."<br />

" Would you, -if a candidate, not be will<strong>in</strong>g to receive<br />

Catholic votes ~'<br />

"I should certa<strong>in</strong>ly scorn to purchase <strong>the</strong>m, by<br />

help<strong>in</strong>g to propagate <strong>the</strong>ir soul-wi<strong>the</strong>r<strong>in</strong>g superstitions,<br />

and becom<strong>in</strong>g an apologist for <strong>the</strong> crimes of <strong>the</strong> clergy

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