I should deeply regret the necessity of your defeat if you force the issue. Your niece has quite won my heart and her passionate enthusiasm for her distinguished uncle has led me to delay this important message until the introduction of your bill for militarism has forced it.
Sincerely,
Virginia Holland,
Pres’t National Campaign Committee.
John Vassar read the letter a second time, touched the tips of his mustache thoughtfully and fixed his eyes on Zonia.
“And my little sweetheart will join the enemy in this campaign!”
A tear trembled on the dark lashes.
“Ah, Uncy darling, how could you think such a thing!”
“You bring this challenge—”
“I only want to vote—to—elect—you—governor—”
The voice broke in a sob, as he bent and kissed the smooth young brow.