“Yes, Sir, he is the consistent enemy of a purse-proud aristocracy, Sir.”
“Exactly; purse-proud aristocracy,” repeated Mr. Ele, as if conning a lesson by rote.
“Dandled in the lap of luxury, he does not hesitate to descend from it to espouse the immortal cause of popular rights.”
“Popular rights,” returned the Honorable Mr. Ele, studying his lesson.
“Animated by a glowing patriotism, he stands upon the people, and waves above his head the glorious flag of our country.”
“Glorious flag of our country,” responded the other.
“The undaunted enemy of monopoly, he is equally the foe of class legislation and the friend of State rights.”
“Friend of State rights.”
“Ahem!” said General Belch, looking blankly at Mr. Ele, “where was I?”
“Friend of State rights,” parroted Mr. Ele.