Almost every businessman is
trying to get the better of some other business man by fair means or
foul."
"You do not seem to have a very exalted idea of humanity," said Joe.
"A large part of humanity is sick," said John, "and it is as well to be
prepared for the worst in any illness."
"I wish you were not so tremendously calm, you know," said Joe, looking
thoughtfully into John's face. "I am afraid it will injure you."
"Why in the world should it injure me?" asked John, much astonished at the
remark.
"I have a presentiment"--she checked herself suddenly. "I do not like to
tell you," she added.
"I would like to hear what you think, if you will tell me," said John,
gravely.
"Well, do not be angry. I have a presentiment that you will not be made
senator. Are you angry?"
"No indeed. But why?"
"Just for that very reason; you are too calm. You are not enough of a
partisan. Every one is a partisan here."
John was silent, and his face was grave and thoughtful. The remark was
profound in its way, and showed a far deeper insight into political
matters than he imagined Joe possessed.
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