"I propose to have your name go before the convention, Spinney. You
must walk out of this room and deny the rumors that are afloat. I
propose to have two of these men go with you and stay with you. And if
you deny half-heartedly, or if you attempt any more sneak tricks, or if
your name is not put into nomination to-day, I'll stand out and declare
what is in these affidavits. If you want to save yourself and the men
who bribed you, obey my orders."
"I don't understand why you want me to go ahead now," Spinney ventured
to protest.
"And I don't propose to take you into my confidence enough, sir, to
inform you. I simply instruct you to do as I say, and if you obey, I and
these men here will do all we can to cover up this nasty mess in our
party. It's in your hands whether you go to jail or not."
The General signalled to Harlan, and the young man opened the door.
Spinney went out with his watchful guardians.
"Now you ought to be able to hold your men together until we need them,
gentlemen," said the General, addressing those who remained.
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