We all thought he would win." "Oh, let them have their fights," said the man crossly; "but it's your business to see that the right men are put up, so that it doesn't make any difference which side wins." "Well," said Gallagher, "I've done all I could to put things straight.
I've made peace, and got Moriarty on our side, and I've talked to this Stirling, and made out a strong case for Catlin, without seeming to care which man gets the nomination." "Is there any way of putting pressure on him ?" "Not that I can find out.

He's a young lawyer, who has no business." "Then he's a man we don't need to conciliate, if he won't behave ?" "No.

I can't say that.

He's made himself very popular round here by that case and by being friendly to people.

I don't think, if he's going into politics, that it will do to fight him." "He's such a green hand that we ought to be able to down him." "He's new, but he's a pretty cool, knowing chap, I think.