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THEORIES.
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MR. MAC QUEDY.

Well, sir, let that pass. The family consumes, and in order to consume, it must have supply

THE REV. DR. FOLLIOTT.

Well, sir, Adam and Eve knew that, when they delved and span.

MR. MAC QUEDY.

Very true, sir, (reproducing his scroll,) "In the infancy of society—"

MR. TOOGOOD.

The reverend gentleman has hit the nail on the head. It is the distribution that must be looked to: it is the paterfamilias that is wanting in the state. Now here I have provided him. (Reproducing his diagram.)

MR. TRILLO.

Apply the money, sir, to building and