His election had been proposed by Miles
Furley, and as it was announced that under no circumstances would
he become a candidate for the permanent leadership of the party,
was agreed to without comment. A few notes for his guidance had
been jotted down earlier in the day. The great subject of
discussion was, of course, the recently received communication
from an affiliated body of their friends in Germany, copies of
which had been distributed amongst the members.
"I am asked to explain," the Bishop announced, in opening the
proceedings, "that this document which we all recognise as being
of surpassing importance, has been copied by Mr. Fenn, himself,
and that since, copies have been distributed amongst the members,
the front door of the building has been closed and the telephones
placed under surveillance. It is not, of course, possible that
any of you could be mistrusted, but it is of the highest
importance that neither the Press, the Government, nor the people
should have any indication of what is transpiring, until the
delegate whom you choose takes the initial step. It is proposed
that until after his interview with the Prime Minister, no
delegate shall leave the place. The question now arises, what of
the terms themselves? I will ask each one of you to state his
views, commencing with Miss Abbeway."
Every one of the twenty-three--or twenty-four now, including
Julian--had a few words to say, and the tenor of their remarks
was identical.
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