I'm against it. The State Committee stands for you, Everett!"
The candidate revolved slowly on his heels in order to study the faces
of all of them. He did not find much enthusiasm to back up Presson's
declaration. He realized that he was in the company of those who had
been plotting to shelve him, and he had the wit to understand that only
their quarrel over some issue had availed to save him from being knifed.
His temper got away from him.
"You've held your nose up pretty high in this world, General Waymouth!
Do you call a trick to steal my nomination away from me at the last
moment gentlemanly or decent? I've put in my time and my money and my
efforts. I've made a campaign. And I've waited for this!"
"You needn't insult the General in that fashion, Dave," broke in
Thornton. "Address your talk to me. I'm responsible."
"I think I'm the one that is responsible at this stage," insisted
General Waymouth. "I'll talk to you, Mr. Everett, if you please. You
addressed me. Any Republican in this State is entitled to seek
nomination as Governor.
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