"You wouldn't let it go through, would you?" cried the Congressman, in alarm.
"Not if I could help it, but the thing might get beyond my control."
"How?"
"Well, I suppose you know that we are in urgent need of this Naval Repair Station?"
"I'm sure of it."
"You know, in fact, that we must have it at once."
"Yes."
"Well, suppose these fellows pass the Green Island bill and then have Congress adjourn."
"Well?"