"What about your hired men?"
"Count them in; they go with me. If you have brought any memorial along, I'll see they sign it."
"I wish all our supporters had your determination," Mrs. Nelson remarked approvingly.
Hardie ventured a protest.
"I don't want any pressure put upon them, Mr. Grant."
"Pressure?" queried the farmer. "I'll just ask them to sign."
"I wonder if you're quite satisfied with the purity of all your allies' motives, Mr. Hardie?" Edgar inquired.
A smile crept into the clergyman's face.
"I don't think a leader's often in that position, Mr. West; and considering what I'm up against, I can't refuse any support that's offered me. It's one reason why I've taken yours."
"Now that I've joined you, I'd better mention a little discovery West and I made this afternoon," said George.