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Peter's business in Albany had been sprung on him suddenly. It was
neither more nor less than a request sent verbally through Costell from
Governor Catlin, to come up and see him.
"It's about the food and tenement commission bills," Costell told him.
"They'll be passed by the Senate to-day or to-morrow, and be in Catlin's
hands."
"I hope he'll make good appointments," said Peter, anxiously.
"I think he will," said Costell, smiling quietly. "But I don't believe
they will be able to do much. Commissions are commonly a way of staving
off legislation."
Peter went up to Albany and saw Catlin. Much to his surprise he found
the Governor asking his advice about the bills and the personnel of the
commissions. But after a few minutes he found that this seeking for aid
and support in all matters was chronic, and meant nothing special in his
own case.
"Mr. Schlurger tells me, though he introduced the bills, that you
drafted both. Do you think I had better sign them?"
"Yes.


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