2/29 No one wants your notion of the motives of representatives in fight over Speakership." This led to a word or two between Richard and Mr.Gwynn, the upcome being a wire from Mr.Gwynn to the editor desiring him on all occasions and without alteration or addition to print Richard's dispatches. The editor in retort reminded Mr.Gwynn that the _Daily Tory_ had a reputation and a policy: also there were laws of libel. Mr.Gwynn declined to be moved by these high considerations, and reiterated his first command. After that Richard in each issue gave way to an unchecked column letter, which was run sullenly by the editor and never a word displaced. S.," brought Richard mighty comfort; he read it fresh and new each morning with mounting satisfaction. |