The candidate may not be all you could wish for; but when the question is between him and a worse man, the best you can do is to choose the least of the two evils." "Just so the little iron man said," thought Aminadab.

"'Get thee behind me, Satan!' No, neighbor Discount," said he, "I've made up my mind.

I see no warrant for choosing evil at all.

I can't vote for that man." "Very well," said the director, starting to leave the room; "you can do as you please; but if we are defeated through the ill-timed scruples of yourself and others, and your business pinches in consequence, you need n't expect us to help men who won't help themselves.

Good day, sir." Aminadab sighed heavily, and his heart sank within him; but he thought of his dream, and remained steadfast.