It was held at Clifford's Inn, and between 130 and 140 members were present, each of whom was entitled to move any amendment on any of the 20,000 words, or any addition to or deletion of them.
"The History of the Fabian Society"
Edward R. Pease
"I say, sir," he proceeded, looking about him courageously, "that it is only with pain, only under the force majeure of a love of their country, that any Member can support the deletion from the Borough Roll of this House, of that Constituency which has honoured him with its confidence."
"Chippinge Borough"
Stanley J. Weyman
Of course, Miss Deane does wisely to let us have the deletion.
"Seeing Things at Night"
Heywood Broun