“Indeed,” said Zacharias. “That brings me to another announcement I wished to make today.” “Another announcement!” said Lord Burrow: he had begun to think of his dinner. “I think I can promise it will be my last,” said Zacharias. “I beg you will be quick about it,” said Lord Burrow. “If it is about those scholarships, we shall take the notion under consideration, so you need not belabour the point.” “I hope you will,” said Zacharias. “I believe it is a scheme that can only benefit the nation. I hope my successor will agree, but as I am resigning, it would be overstepping my place to say any
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