"Not in person," I explained. "You see, I've written a good deal abouthim. I was with the "Spencerville Journal" until a few days ago, andeven in the country we know whom's whom in politics over the state.Beasley's the man that went to Congress and never made a speech--nevermade even a motion to adjourn--but got everything his district wanted.There's talk of him now for Governor."

"Indeed?"