Chapter 147

William Patterson was practically stuttering as he whispered to Ted and Paula. “Gwen’s leading President Hanson and his wife around like school kids! She’s in total control of the situation without seeming rude or pushy. Look how pleased the Hansons are to meet her constituents. Now look at the other politicians watching her. They’re stunned. They wish they’d been able to introduce the president to their voters. Your daughter is polite but confident, and people respond to her. There are no limits for that girl!”

The Sparta contingent beamed with pride as their freshman representative introduced them to President Hanson. It simply solidified their already very positive feelings for Gwen. Then Gwen led the first couple over to her group of personal friends to introduce them.

“Gwen, people are often judged by the friends they keep,” observed President Hanson as he looked over Gwen’s personal entourage after being introduced. “You have the most impressive group of friends I’