"
"Then make it the man this time, and leave the party aside. Franklin
MacAllister was in this afternoon. He says the appointment must be made
at once, but that your faction in the council will oppose Travers. Your
vote can decide the matter."
Mr. Ford was silent for a moment. Men think it almost a sacred
obligation to "stick to their party," especially when that party puts
the member in office with the understanding that their interests shall
be looked after.
"It may cost me my place on the board--" said Mr. Ford thoughtfully,
"but that will not affect my family, or my pocket-book--"
"Still you have been a good member," interrupted the major, "and we
cannot afford to lose you, either."
"But you said Mac. stated my vote would carry it one way or other?"
"Yes, he has canvassed it."
"Then Travers shall be the man!" and Mr. Ford brought one hand down on
the other in a most determined, and defiant manner.
"Strange," said Major Dale, "but the children have settled this for us.
My little girl Dorothy had the whole thing planned out, and talked me
over to her way. She is very fond of the Travers girl, you know."
The office door opened and Mr. MacAllister entered.
"Hullo!" he said cheerily. "Been lobbying, Major?"
"Seems so."
"Well, Travers has my vote," Mr.
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