consideration‚ÅÝ‚Äîkill it, and kill it now. Now about this Child Labor Bill: Todd‚Äôs Civic Club is raising the mischief. Who‚Äôs responsible?‚Äù
The silent Jackson spoke up. “Congressman Cresswell’s wife has been very active, and Todd thinks they’ve got the South with them.”
“Congressman Cresswell’s wife!” Easterly’s face was one great exclamation point. “Now what the devil does this mean?”
“I’m afraid,” said Senator Smith, “that it may mean an attempt on the part of Cresswell’s friends to boost him for the French ambassadorship. He’s the only Southerner with money enough to support the position, and there’s been a good deal of quiet talk, I understand, in Southern circles.”
“But it’s treason!” Easterly shouted. “It will ruin the plans of the Combine to put this amended Child Labor Bill