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Giants, increasing and multiplying--"
"It is not for me to argue," said Redwood. "I must go to our sons. I
want to go to my son. That is why I have come to you. Tell me exactly
what you offer."
Caterham made a speech upon his terms.
The Children of the Food were to be given a great reservation--in North
America perhaps or Africa--in which they might live out their lives in
their own fashion.
"But it's nonsense," said Redwood. "There are other Giants now abroad.
All over Europe--here and there!"
"There could be an international convention. It's not impossible.
Something of the sort indeed has already been spoken of ... But in this
reservation they can live out their own lives in their own way. They may
do what they like; they may make what they like. We shall be glad if
they will make us things. They may be happy. Think!"
"Provided there are no more Children."
"Precisely. The Children are for us. And so, Sir, we shall save the
world, we shall save it absolutely from the fruits of your terrible
discovery. It is not too late for us. Only we are eager to temper
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