‘Christian principles—what are they?’
‘That man and master should do to each other as to themselves.’
Johnson blackened in his face and whispered something about nonsense.
‘But that is not all.’
‘No, I should think not,’ said Johnson.
‘My next demands are moral reform, and the power of the people.’
‘Ah, now, that’s coming to the point.’
‘But I mean by the power of the people, not a vote at the dictation of a caucus, but the action of an educated independent people.’
Again Johnson frowned.
‘Well, let me hear what you recommend. The future belongs to you, Mr. Johnson.’