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 This is an unjustifiable proceeding.

A misappropriation of a public fund.

A flagrant perversion of a charitable donation.

God bless my soul, gentlemen! I know nothing of this matter. How is this, Mr. Bluenose? Do I receive this one pound per annum?

Really, sir, I know no more about it than you do.

You certainly receive it, sir. It was voted to one of your predecessors. Farmer Seedling lumps it in with his tithes.