But one thing I could never understand,--why those who are so horror-stricken at the idea of theoretic amalgamation, should exhibit to the world, in all their cities, on all their plantations, and in all their households, such numberless proofs of practical amalgamation.
Mann questions the hypocrisy of those who fear theoretical amalgamation while practicing it in daily life.
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