"
"I am glad that you do not really think me as bad as that article made
me out," Strathmore said. "There have been some queer things about this
election. Mrs. Gore has a letter that a woman has written which
illustrates how injudicious some of those interested have been."
"What sort of a letter?"
"A letter that is amusing in a way. Of course I only mention the thing
confidentially. Very likely, though, Mrs. Gore might be willing to let
you see it if you are interested. It was written to a clergyman in the
western part of the State by Mrs. Wilson."
"Mrs. Wilson?"
"Mrs. Chauncy Wilson. Of course you know that she is much interested in
the matter. It isn't a very discreet document. I shall be much relieved
when the whole thing is settled. It causes too much excitement,
especially for us who have been named in connection with the office."
"It can't be pleasant," Rangely assented.
"It is not, I assure you. Now it is my duty to be talking to ladies and
helping Mrs. Gore. She told me that she depended on me."
He moved forward as he spoke, and the two were soon in the company
again. Rangely weltered through the crowd to Mrs.
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