decided that he would just thank the Senator for his interest, and get out; or, if the Senator was busy, he would merely send in his card. Evidently the Senator was busy, for his waiting-room was full. Bles handed the card to the secretary with a word of apology, but the secretary detained him.
‚ÄúAh, Mr. ¬ÝAlwyn,‚Äù he said affably; ‚Äúglad to see you. The Senator will want to see you, I know. Wait just a minute.‚Äù And soon Bles was shaking Senator Smith‚Äôs hand.
‚ÄúWell, Mr. ¬ÝAlwyn,‚Äù said the Senator heartily, ‚Äúyou delivered the goods.‚Äù
“Thank you, sir. I tried to.”
Senator Smith thoughtfully looked him over and drew out the letters.
“Your friends, Mr.