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...During the legislative session no Legislator ever thought of going to consult Mrs. Ferguson about any matter of legislation. If Jim wasn't there when a Legislator went to the executive office, he waited until Jim was there...
...While I was waiting, Mrs. Ferguson appeared in the rotunda and I walked out and talked with her for five or six minutes. It was just a social visit. I did not even think of mentioning the object of my visit with her. Then I went back to wait my turn to see the Governor. In a few 'minutes I was ushered in to see Jim. While I talked with him, Mrs. Ferguson sat at her desk and signed official documents...
...Ferguson is a splendid woman, but she has never shown any interest in governmental affairs...
...Rebuttal. "Jim" Ferguson interviewed newspaper reporters in the Governess' office. Some of his remarks...
...Ferguson talked, with figures and statements supporting his argument beside him. He leaned back in his chair clasping his neck with his left hand. He has extraordinary charm. His language is rich and picturesque, his grammar all his own. 'A nigger-lipped sand-lapper,' was the description of one opponent. He described the unwillingness of politicians to leave office as, 'You cain't cut a feller offen his clabber.' His enemies, he said, 'ain't worth hating, nohow...