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done and some people began to call for a Brutus to 
curb my imperialistic tendencies.” 
He told a funny story about John L. Sullivan, 
who came to the White House to intercede for a 
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nephew who had got into trouble in the navy. 
John L. told what a nice woman the boy’s mother 
was and what a terrible disgrace it would be for 
himself and his family if the boy was dropped from 
the navy. ‘‘Why, if he hadn’t gone into the navy 
