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.
"Here are Mr. Collingwood's endorsements," said Mr. Nutting, as he
placed a large packet of papers on the governor's desk.
"Thank you, Mr. Nutting. I will give them consideration."
Mr. Nutting withdrew, and the lieutenant-governor, who had arrived
late, was given precedence over the others in the reception room.
After the customary salutations, the lieutenant-governor seated
himself in the governor's chair, which Quincy had temporarily
vacated, and lighted a cigar.
"Are you going to send in Venton's name?"
"He is inexperienced."
"I know it, but he'll learn. If, following precedent, I become your
successor, he will be of great help to me in certain lines."
There was a slight frown on the governor's face. "Mr. Williams, the
present head of the department, has held it for many years, is a most
efficient man, and I have heard no complaints." "I know that," said
his Honour, David Evans, "but he's getting old, and rotation in
office is one of the principles of our Bill of Rights.
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