The house of Industry : a new estate of the realm

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so that it may engage in pure politics. For nations, like individuals, always need the quickening spirit.”’

“There is more to be said for your House of Industry than I thought.”’

‘‘ The main point to be remembered, touching our present discussion, is that so far from the House of Industry undermining the sovereignty of the House of Commons, the House of Commons must constitute the House of Industry to preserve and strengthen its sovereignty and predominance. ”’

Just then the division bell rang, and the Labour Veteran rushed off to vote upon a bill of which he knew nothing, not even the title. But the Whips would be there to guide him on the true way to justice and right. God save the People!