But hope springs eternal.

You have noticed that I don't talk on national affairs when the reporters come to me.

In the state committee I tell them to put all the snap they can into the county organizations, and try to get good men on local tickets.

When the boys out West get tired of being licked we will start in again and do business at the old stand.

I've always taken care that they shouldn't have a chance to attack my regularity." "I've just been reading a book of Cleveland's speeches," remarked Dan.
"Solemn, but sound.