Also they safeguard our interests by watching one another." "What is your preference, sir ?" "I've always been a Republican, whenever I dabbled in politics, which hasn't been often." "Then I will be a Republican." "Very good." "I am sorry to say that I know nothing about politics and have no convictions on the subject.

Who is to oppose the Honorable Erastus on the--on _our_ side ?" "I don't know yet.

The primaries for the nomination are not to be held for two weeks, and the Republican candidates seem shy about coming forward." "Didn't you say the district was Republican ?" "Yes; but since Hopkins defeated them last term they seem to be terrified, and no one likes to offer himself as a possible sacrifice." "That feeling will probably elect Mr.Hopkins," declared Kenneth, with conviction.
"Unless--" "Unless what, sir ?" "Unless we come to the rescue of the Republicans and take a hand in local politics ourselves, my lad." Kenneth pushed back his chair and rose from the table.

He walked to the window and stood there whistling for a few moments, and then left the room without a word.
For a time Mr.Watson sat silently musing.
"Perhaps I'm inviting trouble," he murmured; "but I am sure I am doing right.

The boy needs a good shaking up and more knowledge of his fellow-men.