FRANKLIN
Yes, yes! [louder] Gentlemen, just a moment.
ALL
Yes, Doctor, what is it?
What do you want, Dr. Franklin? [etc.]
FRANKLIN
Wait—wait a moment—don't go in just yet—come—do you mind standing here with us—no—perhaps—Mr. Adams, take several members and go up Market Street!
VOICE
Yes, certainly, Doctor—why?
FRANKLIN
Don't ask me why! We must delay the opening of the meeting. Come back in a quarter of an hour!