"Donovan?"
"Yea."
"Weymouth?"
"Yea."
"Not to include my own vote with the affirmative, there is a majority in favor of the measure we have just discussed," said Kit gravely.
"Please put it in words," said Raed.
"Why, we all know what I mean," replied Kit.
"But I want to hear it stated," insisted Raed.
"Well, then, there is a majority in favor of the temporary occupation and control of yonder island,—a measure justified by our necessity."
"You have put it very mildly," remarked Raed. "I should give it in very different terms. Kit, I am disgusted with this movement. I can't give it any sympathy whatever."