"I can prove every word I say."
"Maybe you can."
"There's no 'maybe' about it, Mr. Secretary. I know what I'm talking about."
"The other fellows say the same thing," suggested the Secretary.
"See here," cried the Congressman, "you don't intend to indorse this Green Island scheme, do you?"
The Secretary became serious.
"Certainly not. I have already placed the seal of my approval on the Cleverly site. I believe this is the very best location we could get on the Atlantic Coast. But, that is merely my say-so."
"It's sufficient," protested Carlton, stubbornly.
"I hope so; but you mustn't underestimate the shrewdness of the fellows who are against you."