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A moment later Powart, speaking for the benefit of a recording phonograph, began as follows: "Precisely at the hour, minute and second determined by the commission's mathematicians the projectile will be slid into the cannon. The concussion will explode the powder in the breech. This final act is to take place" he glanced at his watch "within two minutes.
Remember what sort of people the working classes of Capellette were? Smith's 'agent' was typical a helpless nincompoop, not fit to govern himself!" The geologist strove to keep his patience. "However," remarked Kinney, "the chap whose mind I used was no fool." "Nor was Billie's agent, the woman surgeon," agreed Van Emmon, "even if she did prefer 'the Devolutionist' to Powart.
Powart was easily the greatest Capellan of them all; a magnificent intellect, which I still think was intended to have ruled the rest. I haven't backed down from my original position." "Van! You still believe," incredulously, "in a government of the sort he contemplated?" Van Emmon nodded aggressively. "All that we learned merely strenthens my conviction.
Almost with the same motion he took out a watch. "You must excuse me. Business of state, as usual." "Certainly," as she rose. She gave a quick glance around, then shook her head playfully as Powart took a single eager step toward her. "Next time," she said; and he bit his lip, gripped her hand tightly, and strode away.
It ran as follows, after decoding: People here are planning to construct a great fleet to visit Hafen and Holl about the middle of next year. To carry a regular army of missionaries, to preach the gospel of social democracy. Better make the most of your reign while it lasts, Mr. Powart. Married yet? The chairman was glad to get this, rather than otherwise.
"Why, of course their government is autocratic, dear! How else can it be protective?" "You seem to have a lot of admiration for your Mr. Powart," laying her hand on his. "I have. He and the others seem to be highly capable fellows, who have undertaken to maintain happiness, and have made good." "But without the direct consent of the people." "What of that?" warmly.
"In that case we must simply watch our chance, and take him secretly; if need be, arrest a thousand others at the same time. The main thing is secrecy; so that the people cannot know, no matter what they may suspect, what has become of him. His final dispostion will be a question of mere exediency." The former chairman approved heartily. "You've got the right idea, Powart.
I was sleepy, and the point is, what did I say?" she demanded. "I do not intend to tell you. What I learned gives me a great advantage over Powart; that's all I can say. More would be dishonorable. Will you take my word for that, Mona?" "Certainly," with swift decision, and a grace that Billie envied. Whereupon she went to bed, but not to sleep until after many an hour of wide-eyed wondering.
Fort" when his mirth had subsided "I only wish your judgment was as sound as your optimism! Tell me do you intend to make yourself ruler of a bigger world than this?" Fort dropped his seriousness for an instant. "To tell the truth, Powart, I haven't any plan at all yet. Thanks for the exemption.
"Aye!" cried Powart's uncle; and in a flash the whole council was on its feet. "War be it!" they shouted. In another moment the excitement had abated as suddenly as it had arisen. They got back into their seats, looking slightly abashed. Powart still remained standing. "Then the only question is, shall we make preparations at once, or wait until we have thought the matter over further?"
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