"Picture the position in which I would be placed. If I ask the President to veto the bill, I am put in the attitude of killing a project for which I have been fighting."
"But not in the same place."
"No; not in the same place. But the difference in the desirability of the sites might not be considered sufficient cause for killing the bill after it comes from Congress."
"I see."
"Of course, you see. Now, it's up to you to defeat the Green Island scheme, and after that to pass the Cleverly bill."
"It's a pretty big contract to give to one man."
The Secretary laughed.
"Your shoulders are broad. Besides, I'm sure you must have some good friends."
"No one ever had better ones," was the fervent retort.