“The amendments haven’t hurt them?” he queried.
“Not much.”
“But they have been hurt?”
“They have been made better in some ways.”
“Really?”
“Yes.”
Still the Governor hesitated, but finally began a big G. Having committed himself, he wrote the rest rapidly. He paused for a moment over the second bill, and fingered it nervously. Then he signed it quickly. “That’s done.” He shoved them both away much as if they were dangerous.
“I wonder,” thought Peter, “if he enjoys politics?”
“There’s been a great deal of trouble about the commissioners,” said the Governor.
“I suppose so,” said Peter.