They'd rather see the Democrat the next Governor than you. That's how
mad they are. That's how sure they are that you propose to put their
noses to the grindstone. That's how rotten politics is in this State.
The Democrat won't give us reform. They know it. They'd rather see the
State officers go by the board than have the kind of reform you've
promised 'em. They can get rid of their Democrat after two years. Your
reform may hang on a good while, once get the laws chained. Now what are
you going to do?"
"I know exactly what I'm going to do."
"Yes; but, grinning Jehosaphat, how much time have you got to do it in?
Three weeks to election now!"
"This campaign, Thelismer, will be started, as it ought to be started,
within the next twenty-four hours. As to how it will be started I'll
have you present as a witness, if you'll accept an invitation."
The Duke was obliged to be contented with only that much assurance and
information.
"There's a train back to the State capital in half an hour, Thelismer,"
the General stated.
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