This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ...You did not call us here to tell us in inchoate terms of this document. You called us here to get our attitude in order that you might know what to do in case of our refusal to be gulled by you. That alternative has a news value, of course, or you would not have, invited us to be present to-night. You have ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ...You did not call us here to tell us in inchoate terms of this document. You called us here to get our attitude in order that you might know what to do in case of our refusal to be gulled by you. That alternative has a news value, of course, or you would not have, invited us to be present to-night. You have something else up your sleeve, Masterman. What is it?" "Will you gentlemen excuse us a moment?" Master-man asked the others. Obsequious assents were swiftly given. In response to a nod Jackson followed Masterman into another room. There the financier took out his pocketbook; he opened it. "We are still speaking in confidence, Jackson? Well, I had doubts of your attitude in regard to the matter we have just discussed. I telephoned Mr. Warren Sheldon this evening. He immediately wrote and sent me this note. I shall read it to you. "'My dear Mr. Masterman: Permit me to answer your telephonic question of ten minutes ago to this effect: I have for Mr. Lindley Jackson the highest esteem and respect, though he has seen fit to pillory me as a conscienceless political boss times without number. But even though it has been my misfortune to oppose him in the past, it will be my good fortune to stand behind him in the future if you so wish. If your interests will be served by his nomination for the governorship, rest assured that it is a pleasure to me to serve you. With the highest esteem, " 'Yours sincerely, "'warren Sheldon.'" Warren Sheldon had, the year previously, snatched a nomination from the hands of Jackson. And now the great boss was to stand behind him--if Jackson willed. Jackson smiled. "Because I have sometimes admitted that I do not believe the people have, as a mass, any common sense, people like you think I am a hypocrite in fighting for...
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