It leaves one
so much freer." Peter was a lawyer, and saw no need of committing
himself. "If I am there when you are, I can perhaps help you enjoy
yourself. I think I can get you a lunch at the White House, and, as I
know most of the officials, I have an open sesame to some other nice
things." Poor Peter! He was trying to tempt Leonore to tolerate his
company by offering attractions in connection therewith. A chromo with
the pound of tea. And this from the man who had thought flowers and
bon-bons bribery!
"Why does the President want to see you?"
"To talk politics."
"About the governorship?"
"Yes. Though we don't say so."
"Is it true, Peter, that you can decide who it is to be as the papers
say?"
"No, I would give twenty-five thousand dollars to-day if I could name
the Democratic nominee."
"Why?"
"Would you mind my not telling you?"
"Yes. I want to know. And you are to tell me," said her majesty, calmly.
"I will tell you, though it is a secret, if you will tell me a secret of
yours which I want to know.
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