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84 actuated only by a passionate devotion to the cause of human progress."

"Well, I would try to do it from that, too," said Angel. "Well, then, since I'm willing to pledge myself that my sister will soon be moved by the same philanthropic motives that we are, I propose that she be allowed to join the Company on the same terms as ourselves, and that we co-opt her as a fourth director," said I.

"If you really insist, Miss Brand, I withdraw my objection and agree," said Chelubai with some mournfulness.

"Yes, I want to join the Company," said Angel firmly. "And you, Bottiger?" said I.

"If you think it's all right, I suppose I agree too," said Bottiger, in his usual grudging way.

"The motion is carried," said I.

We drank the new director's health.