Don't make it unnecessarily plain, please. There are little proprieties

that are best preserved. What do you propose?"

Well, this." She mentioned the names of several prominent Congressmen.

Now," said she, "these gentlemen are to vote and work for the bill,

simply out of love for the negro--and out of pure generosity I have put

in a relative of each as a member of the University incorporation. They

will handle a million or so of money, officially, but will receive no

salaries. A larger number of statesmen are to, vote and work for the

bill--also out of love for the negro--gentlemen of but moderate

influence, these--and out of pure generosity I am to see that relatives

of theirs have positions in the University, with salaries, and good ones,

too. You will vote and work for the bill, from mere affection for the

negro, and I desire to testify my gratitude becomingly. Make free

choice. Have you any friend whom you would like to present with a

salaried or unsalaried position in our institution?"

Well, I have a brother-in-law--"

That same old brother-in-law, you good unselfish provider! I have heard

of him often, through my agents. How regularly he does 'turn up,' to be

sure. He could deal with those millions virtuously, and withal with

ability, too--but of course you would rather he had a salaried position?"

Oh, no," said the gentleman, facetiously, "we are very humble, very

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