3/15 I'll make it a condition of our agreeing not to prosecute the man." "It looks as if we were going to win the election," said Uncle John in a pleased voice. "If Hopkins was driven to such methods as stuffing ballot-boxes, he must know very well he's defeated." "He acknowledged it to Dr.Squiers." said Patsy, gaily. "We have eighteen sure majority, and perhaps more." "It's likely to be more," predicted Uncle John. "Wait until tomorrow night; and then don't congratulate me, but the campaign managers--three of the nicest and cleverest girls in existence!" "You're right, my boy," declared Uncle John. "If you pull through and take your seat in the Legislature, you'll owe it all to these girls." "That is true," smiled the lawyer. |