It was a brief note from the senator.

"Pay no attention to Times' story.

Are you game for a fight?
Write me at once, and I'll start the campaign on the receipt of your letter." "Patty, where do you write letters ?" he asked.

He called her Patty quite naturally.

Patty was in no wise offended.
"In the reading-room you will find a desk with paper and pens and ink.
Shall I go with you ?" "Not at all.