“I've taken that into account,” replied Mr. Hunt.
“It's unlucky, and it comes high. I don't think he's got a show for the nomination, but my dander's up, and I'll beat him if I have to mortgage my house.”
The Honourable Hilary grunted, and ruminated.
“How much did you say you'd spent, Adam?”
“If you think I'm not free enough, I'll loosen up a little more,” said the Honourable Adam.
“How free have you been?” said the Honourable Hilary.
For some reason the question, put in this form, was productive of results.
“I can't say to a dollar, but I've got all the amounts down in a book. I guess somewhere in the neighbourhood of nine thousand would cover it.”
Mr. Vane grunted again.
“Would you take a cheque, Adam?” he inquired.