Word: accept
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Dates: during 1930-1930
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Last January when European powers, President Coolidge not objecting, asked Mr. Young and John Pierpont Morgan to come to Paris, Mr. Young was reluctant to accept. He knew and his countrymen were beginning to know how large a part of the so-called Dawes Plan had been his handiwork in 1924. There was no patriotic compulsion to go and do some more hard work, especially since it then looked as though no amount of work could bring success. When he did accept and reached Paris, it became apparent that the other nations' delegates could agree on him alone...
...General," said the smiling toastmaster. "we of Puebla know you for a buen muchacho, a good fellow Pray accept these 300 silver pesos and enjoy yourself this evening without undue expense...