But they seem to
know the fire was set on purpose, and are pretty gruff about it."
"Of course the fire was set on purpose--and I have a right to clear my
own land when I want to. But I know how to settle, bub, so as to turn
their vinegar to cream. For when I square a political debt, whether it's
pay or collect, there's no scaling down! Full value--and then a little
over!"
He came back and as he passed he tweaked Harlan's ear.
"It's been a hard day, boy! Come on, let's all three go to bed."
CHAPTER IX
IN THE CENTRE OF THE BIG STATE WEB
Chairman Presson, going his way next morning, had to confess to himself
that he did not have much to do with the workings of the Fort Canibas
caucus. But it was worth while to see it. It revealed the character of
the opposition throughout the State. And he did a notable job in the
publicity line immediately. That was his opportunity of "rallying to the
flag." The Duke had got his blow in first; the chairman of the State
Committee got his news in first--for the State machine controlled the
principal newspapers.
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