But he was shrewd and prospered, and when he grew up became a county-clerk or tax-collector; then an assessor, and finally he ran last term for State Representative from this district and was elected by a mighty small majority." "Why small ?" asked Kenneth.
"Because he's a Democrat, and the district is strongly Republican.

But Thompson ran against him on the Republican ticket and couldn't win his party vote." "Who's Thompson ?" "The general store keeper.

He has a reputation for short weights and measures." The boy sipped his coffee thoughtfully.
"Tell me, sir; how did you happen to know all this ?" he asked.
"I've been looking up Hopkins's record.

I have disliked the man ever since he treated us so shabbily on the night of the meeting." "Never mind him.

We've done with him." Mr.Watson shifted uneasily in his chair.
"I wonder if we have ?" he said.
"Why not, sir ?" "Well, Kenneth, we have to reside at Elmhurst, which is Hopkins's district.