They were elected as Catlin men, we were told." "Yes.

But there's quite a different feeling in the ward now, and they have yielded to it." "That's good news." "We all three come here prepared to do what seems best." The Senator's expression lost some of the satisfaction Peter's news had put into it.

He gave a quick look at Peter's face, as if to try and find from it what lay behind the words.

He hesitated, as if divided in mind over two courses of action.

Finally he said: "I needn't tell you that this opposition of practically the whole of the New York City delegation, is the most serious set-back to Porter's chance.