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Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work

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"Oh, that reminds me!" exclaimed Patsy. "Mr. Forbes wanted me to

purchase a box of your choicest brand, and have you just hand them out

to your customers with his compliments. He thinks he ought to show a

little cordiality to the men who vote for him, and he said you would

know just the people to give them to."

Latham gasped, but he assumed an air of much importance.

"I know every man that comes to this town, miss, as well as any you'll

find," he said.

"The best brand, mind you, Mr. Latham," said the girl. "How much will

they be?"

"Why, the very best--these imported perfectos, you know--are worth six

dollars a box of fifty. Perhaps for election purposes something a little

cheaper--"

"Oh, no; the best is none too good for the friends of Mr. Forbes, you

know. And fifty--why fifty will scarcely go around. I'll pay for a

hundred, Mr. Latham, and you'll see they go to the right persons."

"Of course; of course, miss. And much obliged. You see, young Forbes is

well liked, and he's quite a decent fellow. I wouldn't be surprised if

he gave Hopkins a hard fight."

"I'll tell you a secret," said Patsy, sweetly. "Mr. Forbes is bound to

be elected. Why, it's all arranged in advance, Mr. Latham, and the

better element, like yourself, is sure to support him. By the way, you

won't forget to tell people about those signs, I hope? That the fight is

not against advertising, but for beautiful rural homes and scenes."

"Oh, I'll fix that, Miss--"

"Doyle. I'm Miss Doyle, Mr. Forbes's cousin."

"I'll see that the people understand this campaign, Miss Doyle. You can

depend on me."

"And if the cigars give out, don't hesitate to open more boxes. I'll

call in, now and then, and settle for them."

I really think this young lady might have been ashamed of herself; but

she wasn't. She smiled sweetly upon the druggist when he bowed her out,

and Mr. Latham from that moment began to seek for friends of Mr. Forbes

to give cigars to. If they were not friends, he argued with them until

they were, for he was an honest little man, in his way, and tried to act

in good faith.

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