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John Morley: “But we knew the nobleness of his philanthropy, and we trusted him to the uttermost, as it was our duty to do.”

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But we knew the nobleness of his philanthropy, and we trusted him to the uttermost, as it was our duty to do.
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John Morley

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Morley expresses his unwavering trust in Gordon's philanthropic intentions despite the unfolding tragedy.

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