To carry a regular army of
missionaries, to preach the gospel of social democracy.
Better make the most of your reign while it lasts, Mr. Powart.
Married yet?
The chairman was glad to get this, rather than otherwise. Somehow
the thing strengthened his whole plan. From his standpoint the
proposed invasion of missionaries "to preach the gospel of social
democracy," was far more to be feared than a military invasion.
So, although he made certain changes in the message, he did not have
to counterfeit his earnestness when he presented the matter to his
staff, the former commission. Perhaps the expedition's last remark,
"Married yet?" had something to do with the vigor of his tones.
"They are planning," he told the nine, "to undo all that our
civilization has accomplished. Unless we can circumvent them, Hafen
and Holl will be turned into bedlam."
He lost no time about what he had next to say. "Knowing what we do
about Alma's designs upon us, I believe that it would be folly to
wait until we are attacked.
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