CHAPTER VI 

A GOOD START 

At an early breakfast next morning Patsy announced the program for the day. 

"Uncle John and I will drive over to the village," she said, "and perhaps we'll be gone all day. Don't worry if we're not back for luncheon. Louise and Mr. Watson are going in the phaeton to visit some of the near-by farmers. Take one road, dear, and follow it straight along, as far as it keeps within our legislative district, and visit every farm-house on the way." 

"The farmers will all be busy in the fields," said Kenneth. 

"Louise doesn't care about the farmers," retorted Patsy. "She's going to talk to their wives." 

"Wives don't vote, Patsy." 

"They tell their husbands how to vote, though," declared Louise, with a laugh. "Let me win the women and I'll win the men." 

"What am I to do?" asked Beth. 

"You're to stay at home and write several articles for the newspapers. There are seven important papers in our district, and five of them are Republican. Make a strong argument, Beth. You're our publicity department. Also get up copy for some hand-hills and circular letters. I want to get a circular letter to every voter in the district." 

"All right," said Beth. "I know what you want." 

There was an inspiring air of business about these preparations, and the girls were all eager to begin work. Scarcely was breakfast finished when the two equipages were at the door. Louise and Mr. Watson at once entered the phaeton and drove away, the girl delighted at the prospect of visiting the farmers' wives and winning them by her plausible speeches. Conversation was Louise's strong point. She loved to talk and argue, and her manner was so confiding and gracious that she seldom failed to interest her listeners. 
Who will drive?
"Uncle John and I will drive over to the village," she said