"Good-morning, Guv'nor."

The Governor arose, came forward, and extended his hand. "Good-
morning, Mr. Nutting."

"Are you going to send in the names of the Industrial Expansion
Committee to-day?"

"I have intended to do so."

"Well, I want to say a good word for Mr. Collingwood. He is promoting
a company to develop water power on the Upper Connecticut above
Holyoke. He is a client of mine, and I can vouch for his business
ability and his desire to improve and increase our manufacturing
facilities."

The Governor was silent for a time. He was busily thinking. No doubt
this Mr. Collingwood was concerned financially, indirectly if not
directly, in the proposed company he was promoting, and perhaps Mr.
Nutting himself would profit far beyond his normal legal fee if Mr.
Collingwood was named on the commission. Mr. Nutting noticed the
delay of his Excellency in replying.

"It will be all right if you send his name in. There will be no doubt
of his confirmation."

Again the Governor thought. The four wheels of the executive coach
were in good order, but, apparently, the fifth wheel had been put in
condition for use, if it became necessary.