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"Have 'em up in time, and don't let them get high until after the election of delegates. It was thought that perhaps Mr. Musher and I had better go to the Convention. It's just possible, Jim, that some of Bodley's friends may make trouble." "No fear, Mr. Slugby, we'll take care of that. Who do you want for chairman of the meeting?" answered Jim. "Edward Gasserly is the best chairman.
He understands things." "Very well, Sir, all right," said Jim. "Remember, Jim, Wednesday night, seven o'clock. You'll want thirty men to make every thing short and sure. Gasserly, chairman; Musher and Slugby, delegates. And you needn't say any thing about Abel Newt, because that will all be settled in the Convention; and the delegates of the people will express their will there as they choose.
"I am, fellow-citizens, your obliged, faithful, and humble servant, WATKINS BODLEY." In pursuance of the call the meetings were held. Jim, Tom, and Ned were early on the ground in their respective districts, with about thirty chosen friends. In Jim's district Mr. Gasserly was elected chairman, and Messrs. Musher and Slugby delegates to the Convention. Mr.
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