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- # CHAPTER VII. A GENTLEMAN WITH GOLD SLEEVE-BUTTONS.
## Overview
This entity represents Chapter VII of the novel "THE CONFIDENCE-MAN: HIS MASQUERADE." It is part of the "Melville Complete Works" collection and was extracted from the file "the_confidence_man.txt." The chapter spans from line 1702 to 2050 of the source text.
## Context
This chapter follows "CHAPTER VI. AT THE OUTSET OF WHICH CERTAIN PASSENGERS PROVE DEAF TO THE CALL OF CHARITY." and precedes "CHAPTER VIII. A CHARITABLE LADY." It is a component of Herman Melville's novel "THE CONFIDENCE-MAN: HIS MASQUERADE."
## Contents
Chapter VII introduces a new character, a gentleman distinguished by his gold sleeve-buttons and an air of refined benevolence. The narrative focuses on his interactions with other passengers on the steamboat Fidèle, particularly the man in gray. The chapter delves into discussions about charity, philanthropy, and organized efforts to do good in the world. The gentleman with gold sleeve-buttons presents a grand vision for a "World's Charity," a global organization aimed at consolidating and efficiently distributing benevolent funds. He articulates a plan involving a worldwide tax and the application of business principles, such as competition and contract, to charitable endeavors, including missionary work. Despite the man in gray's skepticism, the gentleman remains enthusiastic about his ambitious project, ultimately offering a financial contribution to the man in gray's cause.
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