“It was amusing to see the expression on his face, when he found he had opposition. He is accustomed to have it all his own way. Now if you only knew Dapper Dicky—”
“He is not half a bad fellow, in fact a very decent fellow, I’ve found,” said Mr. Fraser.
“Who is he, what is he?” demanded Mumsie.
“Up till a few short months ago, he was a staunch supporter of the Liberal Government. He sold us many things, and made much money and then—”
“And then the Government changed, and so did Dicky,” interjected Mr. Bang. “ ‘You know,’ he said as he shook hands with one of Borden’s ministers, ‘I always was with you. I really never did care for these damned Grits.’ ”
“I believe, now, to make doubly sure, he has taken into partnership Colonel Nimble. Colonel Nimble is a life-long supporter of the party in power and will be able on that score, to command inordinate profits from them,” said Mr. Fraser.
“By the way, what is the Government going to do with Tom and Jerry,” asked Mr. Bang, looking into the Member’s eyes.
“Give ’em a hundred million or more I suppose, what else can they do?”
“Let ’em bust,” suggested Mr. Bang savagely.
“It would bring ruination to Canada, spoil our credit,” said Mr. Fraser.