"——in a country bigger than several of the nations of Europe put together," responded that gentleman, with much public spirit.
"A Great Country!"
"Right!"
"You bet!"
"——a country that's paid for its purchase over and over again, even before we discovered gold here."
"Did she? Good old 'laska."
"——and the worst treated part o' the Union."
"That's so."
"After this, when I read about Russian corruption and Chinese cruelty, I'll remember the way Uncle Sam treats the natives up——"
"——and us, b'gosh! White men that are openin' up this great, rich country fur Uncle Sam——"