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“But it’s a big game,” said Uncle John, standing at the window with his hands deep in his pockets; “and an important game. Every good American should take an interest in politics; and Kenneth, especially, who has such large landed interests, ought to direct the political affairs of his district.”

“I’m much interested in politics, too, Uncle,” declared the girl. “If I were a man I’d—I’d—be President!”

“An’ I’d vote fer ye twenty times a day, mavourneen!” cried the Major. “But luckily ye’ll be no president—unless it’s of a woman’s club.”

“There’s the bell!” cried Patsy. “It must be the girls. No one else would call so early.”

“It’s Beth’s voice, talking to Nora,” added her father, listening; and then the door flew open and in came two girls whose bright and eager faces might well warrant the warm welcome they received.

“Oh, Louise,” cried Patsy, “however did you get up so early?”

“I’ve got a letter from Kenneth,” was the answer, “and I’m so excited I couldn’t wait a minute!”

“Imagine Louise being excited,” said Beth, calmly, as she kissed Uncle John and sat down by Patsy’s side. “She read her letter in bed and bounced out of bed like a cannon-ball. We dressed like the ‘lightning change’ artist at the vaudeville, and I’m sure our hats are not on straight.”