Now I am sure you will be generous to the poor negro and vote for that bill." "Yes, I feel more tenderly toward the oppressed colored man than I did.
Shall we bury the hatchet and be good friends and respect each other's little secrets, on condition that I vote Aye on the measure ?" "With all my heart, Mr.Trollop.

I give you my word of that." "It is a bargain.

But isn't there something else you could give me, too ?" Laura looked at him inquiringly a moment, and then she comprehended.
"Oh, yes! You may have it now.

I haven't any, more use for it." She picked up the page of manuscript, but she reconsidered her intention of handing it to him, and said, "But never mind; I will keep it close; no one shall see it; you shall have it as soon as your vote is recorded." Mr.Trollop looked disappointed.

But presently made his adieux, and had got as far as the hall, when something occurred to Laura.