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158 cover the number of buildings Cloisters has been architect of. Find out if all the plans have been submitted in proper form to the District Council. I am told such has not been the case, but, as I have said, it doesn't matter whether Cloisters is in the right or wrong. Let's enjoy a few actions against him. I am determined to teach this town the sharp lesson the town has taught me—namely, that everybody, high or low, must respect the law. Before you and I get through with Muddlebury, Mr. Sneerly, it will be the most law-abiding spot on the face of the earth. In a few weeks a man will be afraid to sneeze, fearing to fracture one of the statutes."

The gloomy Sneerly actually laughed, and vigorously rubbed his thin hands together.

"Now, in a word, you will bring actions at law against every member of the District Council except Farmer Bennet and Farmer Grice."

"Ah, it was one of those two said I was a beast."

"Oh, no; I was the farmer who said you were a beast. Bring an action for slander against me, if you like. But I warn you I'll prove it."

"I dare say you would. It is but fair to tell you that you run a danger, my lord"

"Teddy, if you please."

"Very well, Teddy; you run a danger of being had up for malicious prosecution."

"Oh, we must just chance that. We'll fight