The Chair added to the din in behalf of a moment of silence and received just a moment.
"Let's knock off for the day," a voice yelled, "and get drunk!"
"We did that yesterday," the Chair said. "We have to think of appearances once in a while, you know. Besides, this new development puts a whole new face on things. It calls for action."
"What about me?" Toffee yelled. "I insist on being investigated."
"Please be quiet, young woman," the Chair said. "You're no longer needed here."
"Thank heavens!" Marc sighed. "Come on, let's leave."
"Certainly not," Toffee said. "I have other business to take care of."
"Oh, no!" Marc cried, and slumped exhaustedly into his chair. "I'm too tired for any more!"
"We must realize," the Chair was saying, "that an opportunity has been placed in our hands. The enemy is helpless. Now is the time to strike!"