Certain it is, that the partisan press would end to-morrow, but
for the narrowness and meanness of readers."
"Which they cause," said Ogden.
"Just as much," said Peter, "as the saloon makes a drunkard, food causes
hunger, and books make readers."
"But, at least, you must acknowledge they've got you, when they say you
are the saloon-keepers' friend," laughed Watts.
"Yes. I am that--but only for votes, you understand."
"Mr. Stirling, why do you like saloons?" asked Miss Biddle.
"I don't like saloons. My wish is to see the day come, when such a gross
form of physical enjoyment as tippling shall cease entirely. But till
that day comes, till humanity has taught itself and raised itself, I
want to see fair play."
"What do you mean?"
"The rich man can lay in a stock of wine, or go to a hotel or club, and
get what he wants at any time and all times. It is not fair, because a
man's pockets are filled with nickels instead of eagles, that he shall
not have the same right.
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