After making the round of the parlors, Danvers found the doctor and soon afterward they returned to their hotel.
The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
"Why is there so much opposition to Mr. Burroughs for United States senator?" she inquired.
"Several reasons," he answered, evasively, thinking she would not be interested to pursue the subject.
"But he will be elected."
"That remains to be seen."
"He has thirty pledged out of the whole ninety-four, and several——"