Senator; “but he’s strongly recommended.”
“What shall we offer him?” asked the chairman.
“Try him at twenty-five dollars a speech. If he balks, raise to fifty dollars, but no more.”
They summoned the young man. The chairman produced cigars.
“I don’t smoke,” said Bles apologetically.
“Well, we haven’t anything to drink,” said the chairman. But Senator Smith broke in, taking up at once the paramount interest.
‚Äú Mr. ¬ÝAlwyn, as you know, the Democrats are making an effort to get the Negro vote in this campaign. Now, I know the disadvantages and wrongs which black men in this land are suffering. I believe the Republicans ought to do more to defend them, and I‚Äôm satisfied they will;