And all that's outside the price I'll agree to pay." Patsy's eyes were full of scorn.
"I won't dicker with you an instant," she firmly declared.

"I don't know Colonel Kleppish, or what his character is, but I'm very sure he's the better man and that the people have made no mistake in electing him in your place.

No respectable candidate for office would attempt to buy the support of a newspaper, and I advise you to change the wording on your card.

Instead of 'Honorable' it should read 'Dishonorable' Ojoy Boglin.
Good day, sir!" Mr.Boglin's face turned white with rage.

He half rose from his seat, but sat down again with a vicious snarl.
"I've coaxed, so far, young woman," he said grimly, "but I guess it's time I showed my hand.