In the prosecutor's office, to which they had access at all hours of the
day, were Mixley and McGrath, the latter occupying a strategic position,
in that he held in his hand the latest edition of the _Morning Mail_.
"How's the joint ballot?" called Mixley from across the room.
"Oh, it's hot, I tell you--both houses up all night!" returned the other
from over his paper. "The hands of the clock moved back about ten times,
and still going it. Still in session."