It was written in a fine, bold hand, and
said:
"LARRY: You splurged largely over a letter found on your desk
yesterday. I see you have carried it to the newspapers. I want you
to understand distinctly and without equivocation, if the bill you
reported to the Senate becomes a law, _you die. Verbum sapientis_."
Larry had not returned to his seat during the day; but the next
morning he came in, flanked by several senators, who had come with him
from his quarters. There lay the threatening document, sealed, and
directed to the "Honorable Larry Moore." In a moment the seal was
broken. This he could read without much trouble. After casting his
eyes over it, he read it aloud.
"Now, sir, Mr. President, here is another of these d----d letters, and
this time I am told if this bill passes, I am to die. Maybe you'll say
this ain't before the Senate."
"The chair would remind the senator that the simple reading of a
private letter to the Senate raises no question. There must be a
motion in relation to what disposition shall be made of the paper."
"I know that, sir.
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