He was interrupted by more roars of laughter.
"Fools! Idiots!" he stormed. The power of his voice stilled the laughter. "You think it will not work?"
More laughter, and an undercurrent of remarks like: "Choose up sides like a ball game"; "Make it cricket, old chap." "Match you for the Dardanelles, Commissar,"; "Swap you Java for—"
"Imbeciles," yelled Professor Milton angrily. "Must I demonstrate?"
"Just how do you propose to effect this division?" asked the Chairman sarcastically.
"By application of gravitic field theory," snapped Professor Milton.
The Russian Delegate arose, was recognized, and said: "Professor Milton's suggestion sounds uncomfortable. I fully believe that no one will find fault with Russia if I exercise my power of veto on this suggestion." He seated himself among wild cheers, laughter, and applause.
In the excitement, Professor Milton left.
Charles Ingalls of the F.B.I. smiled tolerantly. "I see no reason to be upset," he said.