Vidal Gore — Eighteen Seventy [2871]

Bigelow knew exactly what I meant. He spoke in a low voice in order not to disturb Tilden. “The Governor was never popular at Albany. They just didn’t care for him.” — Vidal Gore, Eighteen Seventy, 2871

Note

The dialogue here functions as an efficient way to convey exposition and character perspective in a concise manner. It underscores the idea of unpopularity and political alienation, providing a stark contrast to the significance of Tilden’s election, thus reflecting the broader theme of political disillusionment.