"You'd like to see the old man go to the Senate, and maybe higher up, wouldn't you ?" "Oh, of course.

What has that to do with it ?" He winked and laughed knowingly.

"Well, you just take my advice and drop a hint to him about this business.

Then, perhaps, you'll see." "If he doesn't take the hint, what will you do ?" "Ask me that in the sweet bye and bye, honey!" His tone had become offensively familiar.

"It's for his good, you know.