"In 1238 districts, Greater New York, Trueman leads by a clear majority of 75,000." Harvey reads without comment.
Ten minutes later, this message is received: "Total of 2200 election districts, Greater New York, Trueman's majority 180,000. This makes the state Independent by a safe margin of 100,000."
Harvey Trueman feels for the first time since his nomination that he will be elected. Joy is written on his face.
"Pennsylvania casts its vote for Trueman and co-operation."
It is eleven-thirty. The proverbial "landslide" of politics has occurred. Already the townspeople of Wilkes-Barre are surging about the villa, cheering their champion.
A dozen times Harvey goes to the window to bow his acknowledgments.
Ethel is excited, almost hysterical. With a woman's quick perception she realizes that her husband has triumphed.
Again they stand at the elbow of the telegraph operator who is receiving the messages.
"Chicago—" then there was a break.
"Trueman, have Trueman come to the instrument. Answer. Is Trueman at your elbow?" This message is sent by the operator at headquarters. He has indicated that it is a private message and only the word Chicago is written.