"I'm going to do it soon," said Carlton. "It's pretty nearly in shape for presentation."
"Good," was the response. "You can count on my help in getting it through the Committee. If you meet with any obstacles, just come to me and I will be glad to give you a lift. Are you going over to the House?"
"Not for a few minutes," was the response. "I've a couple of telegrams that I want to send out before I leave here."
"All right; I'll go over alone then. By the way," he continued, as he paused at the door, "I've got a measure coming up today, and I'd like you to help me get it through."
"What is it?" asked Carlton.
"It is known as the Garner claim. A family in my district had their property destroyed during the Civil War. It seems that the Federal troops occupied their house and barn and when they got through with them they were practically ruined."
"What is the bill for?" asked Carlton.
"It is to reimburse the heirs for their loss. It calls for an appropriation of $96,000. It should have been paid long ago!"
"Who are the heirs? The children of the claimant?"
"No, not the children, but some of their relatives."