"
"You'll have to claim considerable political foresight, even though you
cast doubt on your eloquence," said Linton, rather sourly. "I'll
confess that I jumped wrong. But I had my interests to protect. Let me
ask you--is General Waymouth offended, very much so, because I withdrew
my support this morning?"
"General Waymouth has not made any comments on the matter in my
hearing."
"I know you can explain to him--"
Harlan broke in, impatiently:
"I am not cheeky enough to advise such a man about picking his political
support. I beg your pardon, Miss Presson!" He bowed. He turned to
Linton. "I hope you won't open this subject with me again, Mr. Linton. I
am so loyal to General Waymouth that you cannot explain satisfactorily
to me any reasons why you should have deserted him to-day! You will see
now why the topic should not be referred to again between us."
Linton bristled.
"If you take such an unjust view of it as that, I certainly feel that
the matter should be referred to again between us--at the proper time!"
"I'd advise you to take my hint," retorted Harlan.
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