Leighton understood that the only satisfactory way to deal with this man was the direct way.
"I can't be any use to you except to tell you where the leak is these letters came through."
"What do you want us to do for you?"
"I want your support at election time."
"Can't promise it. The other side has just as good a claim on us."
"Heney?"
"An' the whole Democratic organization, yes."
"Would you promise not to interfere on either side?"
"Can't do it. You see, you haven't got much to sell."
Leighton ran his fingers through his black hair.