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John Morley: “Some time ago I told you that dark as the sky was with many a thunder-cloud, there were the possibilities of an…”

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Some time ago I told you that dark as the sky was with many a thunder-cloud, there were the possibilities of an admirable situation and result, and for me a wind-up better than at any time I could have hoped.
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John Morley

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Morley expresses optimism about a positive outcome despite challenging circumstances.

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