When David, in a voice vibrant with new-found gladness, finished an eloquent address to a United Band of Workmen, he found Mr. Winthrop waiting for him.
“I was sent to bring you to the hotel to dine with us, David. My wife told me of your conversation.”
Noting the look of apprehension in David’s eyes, he continued:
“Every time a suitor for Carey has crossed our threshold I’ve turned cold at the thought of relinquishing my guardianship. With you it is different; I can only quote Carey’s childish remark––‘with David I would have no afraidments.’”
A touch upon his shoulder prevented David’s reply. He turned to find Joe and Fletcher.
“Knowles has been looking for you everywhere. He wants you to come to headquarters at once.”
“Is it important?” asked David hesitatingly.
“Important! Knowles! Say, David, have you 232 forgotten that you are running for governor?”
Winthrop laughed appreciatively.
“Go back to Knowles, David, and come to us when you can. We have no iron-clad rules as to hours. Go with him, Joe, to be sure he doesn’t forget where he is going. Come with me, Fletcher.”