Who are on for the speaking ?" "Gilchrist for one, our Member for the Dominion, you know." "Oh, yes, strong man, I believe.

He's a Liberal, of Course." "Yes," replied Ross, "he's a Grit all right, hide-bound too--" "Which you are not, I take it," replied Monteith with a laugh.
"Traditionally I am a Conservative," said Ross, "but last election I voted Liberal.

I don't know how you were but I was keen on Reciprocity." "The contrary with me," replied Monteith.

"Traditionally I am a Liberal, but I voted Conservative." "You voted against Reciprocity, you a western man voted against a better market for our wheat and stuff, and against cheaper machinery ?" "Yes, I knew quite well it would give us a better market for our grain here, and it would give us cheaper machinery too, but--do you really care to know why I switched ?" "Sure thing; I'd like awfully to hear if you don't mind.

We are not discussing politics, you understand." "No.