He was dead sure the Liberals would win--so sure that he got up at a public meeting and vowed that he wouldn't shave his face or cut his hair until the Grits were in power.

Well, they didn't go in--and they've never got in yet--and you saw the result today for yourselves.

Marshall stuck to his word." "What does his wife think of it ?" asked Anne.
"He's a bachelor.

But if he had a wife I reckon she couldn't make him break that vow.

That family of Elliotts has always been more stubborn than natteral.