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Otherwise I want nothing."
"Whew," said the Senator to himself. "That was a narrow squeak. If he
hadn't spoken so quickly, I should have shown my hand before the call. I
wonder if he got any inkling?" He never dreamed that Peter had spoken
quickly to save that very disclosure.
"I needn't say, Mr. Stirling, that if you can see your way to nominate
Porter, we shall not forget it. Nor will he. He isn't the kind of man
who forgets his friends. Many a man in to-morrow's convention would give
anything for the privilege we offer you."
"Well," said Peter, "I realize the honor offered me, but I don't see my
way to take it. It will please me better to see him nominated by some
one who has really stood close to him, than to gain his favor by doing
it myself."
"Think twice, Mr. Stirling."
"If you would rather, I will not give you my answer till to-morrow
morning?"
"I would," said Maguire rising, "Try and make it favorable. It's a great
chance to do good for yourself and for your side.


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