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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Bucky O'Connor by William MacLeod Raine: O'Halloran?" At the Irishman's smile, the Mexican governor
hastened to add, misunderstanding him purposely: "Perhaps I
assume too much in taking the part of host here. May I ask
whether you will be governor in person or by deputy, senor?"
"You do me too much honor, excellency. Neither in person nor by
deputy, I fear. And, as for the glass of wine--with all my heart.
Good liquor is always in order, whether for a funeral or a
marriage."
"Or an abdication, you might add. I drink to a successful reign,
Senor Dictator: Le roi est mort; vive le roi!"
The Irishman filled a second glass. "And I drink to Governor
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