It looks as if some of them were already thinking that they'd made a mistake." "Oh, that horrid Julius," said Patty lightly.

"He doesn't matter a bit, does he, Mrs.Page ?" "Not to me," laughed Corinna, "but I'm not a politician.

Politicians have queer preferences." "Or queer needs," suggested Vetch.

"You don't like Gershom, I infer; but when you are ready to sweep, remember you mustn't be over-squeamish about your broom." "I have heard," rejoined Corinna, still laughing, "that a new broom sweeps clean.

Why not try a new one next time ?" "You mean when I run for the Presidency ?" Was he joking, or was there an undercurrent of seriousness in his words?
They had risen from the table; and as they passed through the long reception-room, which stretched between the dining-room and the wide front hall, Abijah brought the information that Mr.Gershom awaited the Governor in the library.
"I shall probably be kept there most of the afternoon," said Vetch, and she could see that his regret was not assumed.