"You have actually seen the members of the legislature ?" "It was not necessary," said Mr.Fyshe.

"The governor and the different chairmen have them so well fixed--that is to say, they have such confidence in the governor and their political organizers that they will all be prepared to give us what I have described as thoroughly American support." "You are quite sure," persisted Mr.Newberry, "about the governor and the others you mentioned ?" Mr.Fyshe paused a moment and then he said very quietly, "We are quite sure," and he exchanged a look with Mr.Boulder that meant volumes to those who would read it.
* * * * * "I hope you didn't mind my questioning you in that fashion," said Mr.
Newberry, as he and Mr.Fyshe strolled home from the club.

"The truth is I didn't feel sure in my own mind just what was meant by a 'Board,' and 'getting them to give us government by a Board.' I know I'm speaking like an ignoramus.

I've really not paid as much attention in the past to civic politics as I ought to have.

But what is the difference between a council and a board ?" "The difference between a council and a board ?" repeated Mr.Fyshe.
"Yes," said Mr.Newberry, "the difference between a council and a board." "Or call it," said Mr.Fyshe reflectively, "the difference between a board and a council." "Precisely," said Mr Newberry.
"It's not altogether easy to explain," said Mr.Fyshe.