Say that we expect to stand for this in our next platform; make it strong.

Have me say that this incident in Ranger County, while regrettable, will serve a good purpose if it arouses the minds of the people to the importance of changing the old unsatisfactory method of bookkeeping that so frequently leads perfectly trustworthy and well-meaning officials into error.

Do you get the idea ?" "Yes; perfectly," Dan replied.

"As I understand it, Miles isn't guilty, but you would take advantage of the agitation to show the necessity for reform." "Exactly.

And while you're about it, write a vigorous editorial for the 'Courier,' on the same line, and a few ironical squibs based on the eagerness of the Republican papers to see all Democrats through black goggles." The humor showed in Bassett's eyes for an instant, and he added: "Praise the Republican prosecutor of Ranger County for refusing to yield to partisan pressure and take advantage of a Democrat's mistakes of judgment.