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What do you mean? she asked. Well, said I carelessly, there seems a gap that might be filled by an exhaustive work on Oh! will you write a book? she cried, clapping her hands. That would be splendid, wouldnt it, Robert? Its the best of introductions to political life nowadays, observed my brother, who has, by the way, introduced himself in this manner several times over. Burlesdon on Ancient Theories and Modern Facts and The Ultimate Outcome, by a Political Student, are both works of recognized eminence. I believe you are right, Bob, my boy, said I. Now promise youll do it, said Rose earnestly. No, I wont promise; but if I find enough material, I will. Thats fair enough, said Robert. Oh, material doesnt matter! she said, pouting. But this time she could get no more than a qualified promise out of me. To tell the truth, I would have wagered a handsome sum that the story of my expedition that summer would stain no paper and spoil not a single pen. And that shows how little we know what the future holds; for here I am, fulfilling my qualified promise, and writing, as I never thought to write, a bookthough it will hardly serve as an introduction to political life, and has not a jot to do with the Tyrol. Neither would it, I fear, please Lady Burlesdon, if I were to submit it to her critical eyea step which I have no intention of taking. |
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