13/39 He never disregarded public opinion openly. He never sailed close to the wind, but spent his time in safe tacks to whatever harbor he desired. He was McQuade's man just so long as McQuade made the business worth while. He was a king over frogs which had changed much since Aesop's time, for now they let well enough alone. Three terms are likely to cause a man to grow careless or indifferent, and Donnelly was making frequent bad breaks. |