'It might damage them in the eyes of their constituents; and it could be profitably worked up in the local journal.' 'If you see any political capital in the thing,' said Gideon, 'you may have it for me.' 'No, no, Gid--no, no, I thought you might.

I will have no hand in the thing.

On reflection, it's highly undesirable that either I or Miss Hazeltine should linger here.

We might be observed,' said the president, looking up and down the river; 'and in my public position the consequences would be painful for the party.

And, at any rate, it's dinner-time.' 'What ?' cried Gideon, plunging for his watch.