It wasn't easy to make a living running a paper in Elmwood, and if there was any business pending he was anxious to secure it.
Uncle John waited until Mr.Warren had left him alone with the newspaper man.

Then he said: "I understand your paper is Democratic, Mr.Briggs." "That's a mistake, sir," replied the editor, evasively.

"The _Herald_ is really independent, but in political campaigns we adopt the side we consider the most deserving of support." "You're supporting Hopkins just now." "Only mildly; only mildly, sir." "What is he paying you ?" "Why, 'Rast and I haven't come to a definite settlement yet.

I ought to get a hundred dollars out of this campaign, but 'Rast thinks fifty is enough.

You see, he plans on my support anyhow, and don't like to spend more than he's obliged to." "Why does he plan on your support ?" "He's the only live one in the game, Mr.Merrick.