Word: hastens
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...impossible and Utopian, it may be pointed out that it has already been done. In Galveston, the government of the city was placed in the hands of a commission, and this body did remarkably well, in every part of the city government, in promoting working efficiency. One thing will hasten the universal application of this principle; namely, the force, the absolute power of public opinion. Events, especially recent ones, have shown it to be, in the end, omnipotent on questions of government, if publicity can be given them. Americans like efficiency, and if it can be shown that this form...
...Girtred's land is transferred into cash with the help of Security, the usurer, and Bramble, the lawyer, she and the knight are married. Sir Flash then disposes of Girtred and her mother by sending them overland to his imaginary castle in the east, while he and Quicksilver hasten out of the country by sea. For the success of the voyage the adventurers are provided with money gained by the sale of Girtred's land to Security and the collection of debts due Touchstone by his customers. With several companions Quicksilver and Sir Flash set out for Virginia...