BOLLINGER. [Looking off carefully.] I see Jim last night after we left here. He says he's out of the race for Legislature.
JOE. That's what he says.
BOLLINGER. Why?
JOE. Well, what did he say?
BOLLINGER. Personal reasons.
JOE. Well, that goes—all right, Cal,—put her on now, an' let 'em get out.
Wheel is done. CAL takes it up to coach.
BOLLINGER. Well, you're jes' as good as elected then, Joe.
JOE. Think so?
BOLLINGER. Sure. See here. [Aside.] Folks down in Louisiana thinks Jim will be the nominee. I'm goin' down to-day to bet fifteen or twenty dollars he won't, 'fore they hear of it.