It was her custom, having examined them as to their capacity to perform the required labor, their knowledge of tools, horses, cattle, and horticulture, to inquire as to their politics.

She informed them that, being a widow and having no one to represent her, she must have Republicans to do her voting and to represent her political opinions, and it always so happened that the men who offered their services belonged to the Republican party.

I remarked to her, one day, 'Are you sure your men vote as they promise ?' 'Yes,' she replied, 'I trust nothing to their discretion.

I take them in my carriage within sight of the polls and put them in charge of some Republican who can be trusted.

I see that they have the right tickets and then I feel sure that I am faithfully represented, and I know I am right in so doing.