But I hastily said it was, of course, beyond suspicion.
"Yes," said he steadily, "quite beyond suspicion.

You see, Mr.Martin, in my position I am compelled to be liberal.

The Government cannot set other employers the example of grinding men down by low wages.
However, reasons apart, there is the fact.

We cannot go on without more money; and I may tell you, in confidence, that the political situation makes it imperative we should go on.

Not only is my personal honor pledged, but the Opposition, Mr.Martin, led by the colonel, is making itself obnoxious--yes, I may say very obnoxious." "The colonel, sir," said I, with a freedom engendered of dining, "is a beast." "Well," said the President, with a tolerant smile, "the colonel, unhappily for the country, is no true patriot.