"Really!" Toffee's interest shot ahead like an arrow discharged from a sixty pound bow. "I would be investigated by this body of men?"
"Minutely, honey," the congressman assured her. "And from every angle."
Toffee was almost beside herself with anticipation; she almost forgot the purpose at hand. "I'll kill 'em," she said. She composed herself. "Could you arrange to have me hauled up for investigation?"
"Well ... I wouldn't do it for just anyone, you know."
"But you would for me, wouldn't you? Don't forget; I do have a secret weapon."
"I'm not forgetting," the congressman murmured. "No, indeed. However, I'll have to convince the Congress that you're a substantial menace." He was thoughtful for a moment. "I think I'll call the Congressman from Idaho and say that you've been insulting his wife. I think something can be worked out." He rose.
"Just a minute," Toffee said. "There's just one more thing; include my friend, Mr. Pillsworth. Say he's been insulting Texas."
"Well...." the congressman hesitated.
"Please," Toffee cooed. "He might get his feelings hurt if we left him out."