Hastings, Milo | Class of 29

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in ten years, or even twenty years, we could get our money back. BISHOP. But what do you fear? You just said you did not fear a revolution. PRESCOTT. I don't. I fear the continuance of what we already have. Stagnation and semi-socialism. BISHOP. When could you give my boy a job? PRESCOTT. When a sound administration goes into power at Washington. BISHOP. I don't dare to make him wait. PRESCOTT. Then you must continue to take care of him. BISHOP. It is not the cost of his living. He needs work. I can't provide that. You could, if you would. PRESCOTT. Believe me, I would if I could. BISHOP. You understand that the salary ... PRESCOTT. James, I know that your son is a capable young man and I would like to have him here with me. But I can't make a job for a man when I have nothing for him to do.


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