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They were on the outskirts of the town now, and Dene paused. The last turn in the path had brought them suddenly into clear view of all that was passing below. The whole place was in an uproar. Every one was running towards the Square, and the smashing of lamps, the shouting of the people, and the cracking of rifles made up a din which, from where Dene and Lucia stood, was positively deafening.
"How on earth," he said, "am I to get you into the Presidency?"