“It’s coming to be more and more recognised by thoughtful men, General. I believe that the State is now the only organ through which the whole people can search for righteousness, and that the progress of the world depends more than ever on its integrity and purity.”
“Well, you’ve cut out a big job for yourself, if that’s your ideal. My idea of politics is a pig pen. The way to clean it is to kill the pigs.”
Gaston laughed and shook his head.
When they returned from the mills, Mrs. Worth drew the General into her room.
“Did he ask you for Sallie?”
“No, the young galoot never mentioned her name. I thought he would. But I must have scared him.”
“You didn’t quarrel over anything?”
“No! But I found out he had a mind of his own.”
“So have you, sir.”