Declan frequently tagged along on these errands if Tess needed an extra set of hands, and sometimes even if she didn't. He liked to hear from the activists, and turned over their words in his mind so that he could find his own way to contribute. Like everywhere else, he didn't like to speak at the rallies unless he felt more-than-halfway confident about whatever he wanted to say.

Today he was listening and handing out papers, and also trying to subtly collect more names and addresses for Tess' mailing list. He'd picked the man because he didn't see men at these things as often as he would like, and tried for a soft smile when the other man spoke to him. "It's more writings from today's speakers," Declan offered, "And an article on the impact of the Married Women's Property Act."