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such a system has not yet been seen at work in 

 England, and seems to require a stronger bond of 

 union than self-interest alone can provide. However, 

 in the main the Small Holdings Act has been fairly 

 launched, though against the judgment of the majority 

 of those most deeply engaged in country pursuits ; 

 the movement has one great thing in its favour the 

 rising tide of prices for all kinds of agricultural 

 produce; it has now passed out of the region of 

 discussion, and must be left to show its real character 

 by results. 



