“Oh, I know who he is. He’s an anarchist. He’s no business here. Run him out!”
Half a dozen voices echoed the cry: “Run him out! Run him out!”
In the crowd there was a movement, perceptible and ominous, an involuntary drawing toward the center of the disturbance. The red-faced man spoke up again:
“Gentlemen, this fellow is not only an enemy to our government, he has also insulted our flag. Before he is permitted to go he should be made to apologize.”
The idea became suddenly popular.
“Yes,” was the cry from a dozen throats, “make him apologize!”
The red-faced man turned toward the intended victim. “Well,” he demanded, “are you going to do it?”
“Do what?”
“Apologize.”