"
She clutched his arm. "Carnac--Carnac! You don't know what you're
doing."
"Well, I will pretty quick," he replied stoutly. "I'm out after him, if
they'll have me."
CHAPTER XIX
CARNAC BECOMES A CANDIDATE
That night Carnac mapped out his course, carefully framed the policy to
offset that of Barode Barouche, and wrote a letter to the Chairman of
the Opposition at Montreal offering to stand, and putting forward an
ingenious policy. He asked also for an interview; and the interview was
granted by telegram--almost to his surprise. He was aware, however, of
the discontent among the English members of the Opposition, and of the
wish of the French members to find a good compromise.
He had a hope that his singular position--the notoriety which his
father's death and his own financial disfranchisement had caused--would
be a fine card in his favour. He was not mistaken. His letter arrived
at Headquarters when there were difficulties concerning three candidates
who were pressing their claims. Carnac Grier, the disinherited son of
the great lumber-king, who had fame as an artist, spoke French as though
it were his native tongue, was an element of sensation which, if adroitly
used, could be of great service. It might even defeat Barode Barouche.
In the first place, Carnac was young, good-looking, personable, and
taking in his manner. Barouche was old, experienced, with hosts of
enemies and many friends, but with injurious egotism.
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