Thornton. I don't
believe in the prohibitory principle as applied to the liquor question.
It hasn't the right spirit behind it--it is invoked by bigots and
fanatics who refuse helpful compromise. But it's a law--our law! Every
day that passes under present conditions adds its little to the
damnation of the moral principle in our boys and girls, growing up with
eyes and ears open. God, I wish I were twenty years younger! But I'm old
enough to have fantastic notions; old enough to insist on an answer to
my question, in spite of what you may think of my mental condition. Will
you release me from that promise? I made it to the young men of this
State--in my disgust at conditions, in my passion to do something to
clean out this nest!"
The lights from the brilliant shop-windows shone into the carriage.
Harlan leaned forward. The General's face was serious.
"Still, I can't understand it!" he cried. "I'm only--"
"I tell you, you typify for me at this moment the young men of my State!
I choose to decide in this fashion.
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