If we grant that every man who takes
care of himself has some brain, and some experience, his vote is of some
value, even if not a high one. Suppose we have an eagle, and a thousand
pennies. Are we any better off by tossing away the coppers, because each
is worth so little. That is why I have always advocated giving the
franchise to women. If we can add ten million voters to an election, we
have added just so much knowledge to it, and made it just so much the
harder to mislead or buy enough votes to change results."
"You evidently believe," said Watts, "in the saying, 'Everybody knows
more than anybody?'"
Peter had forgotten all about his company in his interest over--over the
franchise. So he started slightly at this question, and looked up
from--from his subject.
"Yes," said Le Grand. "We've been listening and longing to ask
questions. When we see such a fit of loquacity, we want to seize the
opportunity."
"No," said Leonore, "I haven't finished. Tell me. Can't you make the men
do what you want, so as to have them choose only the best men?"
"If I had the actual power I would not," said Peter.
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