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Brave New World By Aldous Huxley

must be above suspicion, particularly those of the

highest castes. Alphas are so conditioned that they

do not have to be infantile in their emotional

behaviour. But that is all the more reason for their

making a special effort to conform. lt is their duty to

be infantile, even against their inclination. And so,

Mr. Marx, Igive you fair warning." The Director's

voice vibrated with an indignation that had now

become wholly righteous and impersonal–was the

expression of the disapproval of Society itself. "If

ever I hear again of any lapse from a proper

standard of infantile decorum, I shall ask for your

transference to a Sub-Centre–preferably to Iceland.

Good morning." And swivelling round in his chair,

he picked up his pen and began to write.

"That'll teach him," he said to himself. But

he was mistaken. For Bernard left the room with a

swagger, exulting, as he banged the door behind

him, in the thought that he stood alone, embattled

against the order of things; elated by the

intoxicating consciousness of his individual

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