To her explanation he shook his head. Something more than that, he was sure. Asking Io’s permission he sent for Russell Edmonds.
“Isn’t this a new role for Enderby?” he asked.
“Not at all. He’s been doing this sort of thing always. Usually on the quiet.”
“The fact that this is far from being on the quiet suggests politics, doesn’t it? Making up to the labor vote?”
“What on earth should Cousin Billy care for the labor vote?” demanded Io. “Mr. Laird is dead politically, isn’t he?”
“But Judge Enderby isn’t. Mr. Edmonds will tell you that much.”
“True enough. Enderby is a man to be reckoned with. Particularly if—” Edmonds paused, hesitant.
“If—” prompted Banneker. “Fire ahead, Pop.”
“If Marrineal should declare in on the race for the governorship, next fall.”
“Without any state organization? Is that probable?” asked Banneker.