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Brave New World By Aldous Huxley

special permit "

"The necessary orders," said Mustapha

Mond, "are being sent to the Warden of the

Reservation at this moment. Youwill proceed at once

to the Warden's Office. Good-morning, Mr. Marx."

There was silence. Bernard hung up the

receiver and hurried up to the roof.

"Warden's Office," he said to the Gamma-

green octoroon.

At ten fifty-four Bernard was shaking hands

with the Warden.

"Delighted, Mr. Marx, delighted." His boom

was deferential. "We have just received special

orders "

"I know," said Bernard, interrupting him. "I

was talking to his fordship on the phone a moment

ago." His bored tone implied that he was in the habit

of talking to his fordship every day of the week. He

dropped into a chair. "If you'll kindlytake all the

necessary steps as soon as possible. As soon as

possible," he emphatically repeated. He was

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