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"Mr. Costell told me to take your advice. You really think I had
better?"
"Yes."
The Governor evidently found something solacing in the firm voice in
which Peter spoke his "yes." He drew two papers towards him.
"You really think I had better?"
"Yes."
The Governor dipped his pen in the ink, but hesitated.
"The amendments haven't hurt them?" he queried.
"Not much."
"But they have been hurt?"
"They have been made better in some ways."
"Really?"
"Yes."
Still the Governor hesitated, but finally began a big G. Having
committed himself, he wrote the rest rapidly. He paused for a moment
over the second bill, and fingered it nervously. Then he signed it
quickly. "That's done." He shoved them both away much as if they were
dangerous.
"I wonder," thought Peter, "if he enjoys politics?"
"There's been a great deal of trouble about the commissioners," said the
Governor.
"I suppose so," said Peter.
"Even now, I can't decide. The leaders all want different men.


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