"I think," he said, in purring tones, "that the gentleman has not had the opportunity of reading the articles that appeared in this morning's newspapers, otherwise I'm sure he would not favor this legislation."
"I've no time to read sensational newspapers," snapped Hudson.
"Then I'll have to enlighten the gentleman," said Carlton, still very polite.
"How?"
Instead of answering Hudson, the man from Maine looked about him inquiringly:
"Is Mr. William Douglass in the room?" he called.
In response a square-jawed man advanced to the desk of the Chairman.
"Gentlemen," said Carlton, looking about him smilingly, "Mr. Douglass lives on Green Island, and with your permission I want to ask him one or two questions about the Green Island site."
"This seems irregular," protested Hudson.
"It may seem irregular," was the retort, "but you'll find it will be all right."