"
"But it is such a dastardly thing!" said Joe. "He always says to every one
that he has the greatest respect for you, and then he does a thing like
this. If I were you I would kill him--I am sure I would."
"That would not be the way to win an election nowadays," said John,
laughing.
"Oh, I would not care about that," said Joe, hotly. "But I dare say it is
very silly of me," she added. "You do not seem to mind it at all."
"It is not worth while to lose one's temper or one's soul for the
iniquities of Mr. Pocock Vancouver," said John. "The man may do me harm,
but as I never expected his friendship or help, he neither falls nor rises
in my estimation on that account. Blessed are they who expect nothing!"
"Blessed indeed," said Joe. "But one cannot help expecting men who have
the reputation of being gentlemen to behave decently."
"Vancouver has a right to his political opinions, and a perfect right to
express them in any way he sees fit," said John.
"Oh, of course," said Joe, impatiently.
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