But he is a practical man; a very practical man; he
does not dreamor drift. It was as if a BankHoliday could also be a Day of
Judgement.
I havent done anything to deserve you, but I am
going to try. It doesnt even matter so much about the main water-supply. The truth
is,I think of going into the bacon trade. It was as if a BankHoliday could also be a
Day of Judgement. Ive beenfeeling that what I wanted was trumpets and what I really
wantis torches. No, of course not, replied Hunter curtly.
You mustnt call natural selection nonsense, he
said. Judge me how you will, I could not bring myself to do it. I was wondering
whether he might join us. He sprang up on the wall again and stood there staring
down at heralmost indignantly. I was wondering whether he might join
us.
But the girl had already found her
voice.
I hope hell be President of the World State that
Wells talks about. Loud and prolonged cheers, said Crane politely, and now comeaway
and dont spoil the peroration.
Those who called me a failure shall own I have
succeeded where allhumanity has failed. The removalof the steadying weight staggered
him, and he had said somethingquite indefensible.
It would relieve the feelingsand make a splash. Do
you realize that the hearts of a whole people have spontaneouslystirred and chosen
him?
No, of course not, replied Hunter curtly. I want
you to come and pick bluebells, he said harshly.
Rather strange things are stirring in me just now,
and who knowsbut I may attempt something yet? Im no longer a boy, answered Hood, but
Im ready to jumpin the river again. I havent done anything to deserve you, but I am
going to try.
Well, one must do something, he said with an
appearance ofgood sense, to celebrate the occasion. I am going to break the
Prophecy, he cried in a loud voice.