If it doesn't live up to its peaceful and democratic professions, the conservative bureaucrats and militarists, who of course are still very strong, will say we told you so and there will be a Backset.
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But he will get a Backset if Benjamin goes home.
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Turner's theory that most of what is typical and unique in American institutions and ideals owes its existence to the Backset of the frontier life found a living exemplar in the man who stood before me on that May morning.
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