The graft is getting to him. it’s all theatre he decides. both Sam and Orion are riding high. kings of their domains for a short overlap of time orion convinces sam to write some dispatches to the Mercury as Artemus had suggested
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There’s a spike in Crime
In one day a suicide, an assault with a club upon a woman, a stabbing
Orion is chosen by his party for Secretary of State
As a reward for negotiating the California-Nevada border crisis. the constitution is a ballot initiative to be accepted. Mollie Clemens presided over fabulous parties, Sam delighted the guests with his dance steps and wit. Jennie, 8 now marveled at the excitement.