"Outside of this petty mayor business, does Morrison cut any figure--have
any special power in state politics?" the banker asked.
"Not a particle--not as a politician. He doesn't know the A B C's of the
game."
"How much influence can he wield as an agitator, as he threatens to
become?"
Corson's declaration was less emphatic. "We're conservative, the mass of
us, in these parts. Starting trouble isn't wielding influence, Daunt.
He'll be going up against the political machine that has always handled
this state safely and sanely--and we know what to do with trouble-makers."
"This communistic stand of his certainly discredits him with the
corporations, also. Despeaux has been doing good work, and practically all
of 'em have come over to the Consolidated camp. Of course, Morrison is
antagonizing the banking interests, too. Is he a heavy borrower?"
"He doesn't borrow. He works on his own capital. St. Ronan's is free and
clear," admitted the Senator, crossly.
"That's too bad! Calling loans is always effective in improving a
radical's opinions. Then this friend, whom you have held up to me as so
important in our plans----"
"I did consider him important, Daunt! I do now.
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