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Chapter 20—Conclusion Frankville, released from all anxiety, in peace with its neighbors, well governed, happy, thanks to the good behavior of its inhabitants, is highly prosperous. Its success is so justly merited that it causes no envy, and its strength enforces the respect even of the most warlike. Under the iron rule of Herr Schultz, the City of Steel was a terrible manufactory, an organized source of destruction; but, thanks to Max Bruckmann, the liquidation of its debts was effected without loss to any one, and Steeltown became a center of production, unsurpassed by any other industry. A year ago, Max became the happy husband of Jeannette, and the birth of a child has recently added to their felicity. As to Otto, he worked gallantly under his brother-in-law’s directions, and seco