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examine an issue, get opinions by asking specific questions; and/or ask people for political support individually
- You cannot think what a sweet place Cleveland is; and we are so gay now, for Mr. Palmer is always going about the country canvassing against the election; and so many people came to dine with us that I never saw before, it is quite charming!Chapter 20 (46% in)
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