And so's the first.
How's Mr.Gilgan ?" Kerrigan extended his hand cordially.
"I have a word to say to you.

Have you any time to spare ?" For answer Mr.Kerrigan led the way into the back room.

Already he had heard rumors of a strong Republican opposition at the coming election.
Mr.Gilgan sat down.

"It's about things this fall I've come to see you, of course," he began, smilingly.

"You and I are supposed to be on opposite sides of the fence, and we are as a rule, but I am wondering whether we need be this time or not ?" Mr.Kerrigan, shrewd though seemingly simple, fixed him with an amiable eye.