Something not to be seen on the surface was disturbing this old man; and, moving in the shadows as I was, I questioned whether it would not conduce to some explanation between Mrs.Packard and myself if I addressed her on the subject of this old serving-man's peculiar ways.
But the opportunity for doing this did not come that morning.

On entering the library I was met by Mrs.Packard with the remark: "Have you any interest in politics?
Do you know anything about the subject ?" "I have an interest in Mayor Packard's election," I smilingly assured her; "and I know that in this I represent a great number of people in this town if not in the state." "You want to see him governor?
You desired this before you came to this house?
You believe him to be a good man--the right man for the place ?" "I certainly do, Mrs.Packard." "And you represent a large class who feel the same ?" "I think so, Mrs.Packard." "I am so glad!" Her tone was almost hysterical.

"My heart is set on this election," she ardently explained.

"It means so much this year.

My husband is very ambitious.