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4 And likely to stay that way,
5 For as long as they lasted.
6 The people who lived on South Street didn't love the people in other neighborhoods,
7 Because they didn't love much of anything,
8 At all.

CHAPTER 61
1 And when Harry had finished telling his followers all these things,
2 One of them said to Harry,
3 "It is very nice of you to tell us all about Philadelphia,
4 "Which is a city that we have aheard of,
5 "Although never in so much gruesome detail,
6 "And it is clear from your words that Philadelphia is very much like every other city in the Most Chosen Nation on Earth,
7 "Except maybe bolder,
8 "And so perhaps you will excuse us for asking why it is you have taken the time to tell us these things."

CHAPTER 62
1 Then Harry answered the follower in these words, saying,
2 I have decided to tell you about Philadelphia,
3 Because it is time for the people of Philadelphia to learn about my cWay,
4 Which will make them feel dbetter,
5 About everything.

CHAPTER 63
1 At these words, the followers grew unsettled and expressed their wonderment about many things,
a.Wil.64.5
b.Wil.53.1
c.Wil.28.5-9
d.Wil.28.3-4
e.Psay.5J.32
f.Wil.2.5
Rat.26.7-11
g.Yks.12.1-17
h.Vin.50.1-6
i.Ned.37.4-5
Ira.37.1-9
j.Jeff.24.15-19
2 Such as why Philadelphia?
3 And weren't there some cities full of hatred in the sunbelt?
4 eAnd hadn't they heard that nobody anywhere ever wanted to go to Philadelphia,
5 If they could help it?

CHAPTER 64
1 But Harry only smiled at their questions,
2 And waited for all the followers to calm down again,
3 At which point he said, I have decided to go to Philadelphia,
4 fBecause Philadelphia is my birthplace,
5 gNot to mention the birthplace of the Most Chosen Nation on Earth,
6 Which means there will be special significance to all we do and say there,
7 Not to mention the fact that Philadelphia is a great hport city,
8 Which need not concern you now,
9 But iinterests me a great deal.
10 Besides, there are still one or two great hotels in Philadelphia,
11 And if any of you are so squeamish and stuck up that you don't want to participate in the jgreat works I have planned,
12 You can wait at the hotel,
13 And never go out at all,
14 And call room service,
15 For whatever you want.

CHAPTER 65
1 When it became clear that there was no alternative,