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The Governor and the Francis Machine
A weary Governor contemplates a life led by political patrons and a machine run by Harvey Francis. As the end of his term nears, he wrestles with signing lucrative contracts that would cement Leyman’s power, choosing instead to preserve integrity and refuse the corrupt deals.
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