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There is in existence a society, a very influential society, in
which I happen to have an interest--very great interest. Hm! I am
one of the directors.
I may say that it is already very well established, financially;
but it is always open to consider the--extension of its influence
in that way.
MANSON. And the name of the society?
BISHOP. Rather long, but I trust explicit. It is called "_The
Society for the Promotion and Preservation of Emoluments for the
Higher Clergy_."
MANSON. I do not seem to have heard it _named_ before.
BISHOP. Well, no: its movements have always been characterised by
a certain modesty. It is an invisible society, so to speak; but I
can assure you its principles are very clearly understood--among
the parties most concerned.
MANSON. And your project?
BISHOP. Affiliate the subsidiary question of the building of the
Church, with the larger interests of the Society.
MANSON. Yes, but since people have already refused to subscribe to
the more trivial project . . .
BISHOP.
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