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They are quite as honest, unselfish, and
reasonable as the average of mankind. Now and then there is a bad man,
as there is likely to be anywhere. But in my whole political career, I
have never known a man who could control a thousand votes for five
years, who was not a better man, all in all, than the voters whom he
influenced. More one cannot expect. The people are not quick, but they
find out a knave or a demagogue if you give them time."
"It's the old saying; 'you can fool all of the people, some of the time,
and some of the people all of the time, but you can't fool all of the
people all of the time,'" laughed a voice.
Peter took his eyes off Leonore's face, where they had been resting
restfully, and glanced up. Watts had entered the room.
"Go on," said Watts. "Don't let me interrupt your political
disquisitions; I have only come in for a cup of tea."
"Miss D'Alloi and I were merely discussing bosses," said Peter. "Miss
D'Alloi, when women get the ballot, as I hope they will, I trust you
will be a good boss, for I am sure you will influence a great many
votes.


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