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DIAMONDS TO SIT ON

‘ I think such an important question should be debated.’ ‘ Take a vote ! ’ They voted by ballot in the honest European way. Dyadiev was not chosen and the fortune-teller felt sorry for him. The ballot was continued and each member had allocated to him a future position in the town. At last, after a long discussion, the meeting came to an end and the members dispersed.