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"It is a glorious idea," said Mr Bence "The na drowned the oratory "But that isn't all That little girl wants

hioes"

That evening Minnie and her father were strolling up and down the front

walk together, between the flowered borders

"Do you give up?" asked the judge

"Give up what? No!" returned his daughter

"She hasn't told you?"

"Not yet; she and Mr Fisbee left for the office right after thoseabout politics' she's doing

for him is? Did you understand what she meant by 'Our Candidate'?"

"Not exactly"

"Did you see her blush when she proposed that toast?"

"Yes So would anybody--with all thoseout on

their cheeks!"

"Pooh! She got up the whole show Do you knohy?"

"I only know it's politics"

"Politics!" He glanced over his shoulder, and then, leaning toward her, he

said, in a low tone: "I'll tell you in confidence, Minnie; she's sending