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this, then in the immediate self-denial of a mistaken 

 sentiment and in the struggle with the errors of to-day, 

 she must sow the seed that shall ripen into the glory 

 and the welfare of to-morrow. The biological and 

 historical hour-glass alike w^arn her, that the sands 

 of her greatness have nearly run their course. Is 

 England still great enough to stem the Tide and turn 

 back the Flood ? If so, her rejuvenated but 

 broadened Oligarchy shall proclaim the answer. 



