“Why he more than another?” cried several.
“Well, if you could see him, you would know,” answered Norval.
Instantly there was a shout—“Clear off, and let us look at him.”
Tightly as they were squeezed, they notwithstanding made a tremendous push back from the man beside Norval, till the ropes round the carriage creaked again. Sure enough, there he was—a chair beyond all doubt, looking as inviting as possible.
“He’s just what we want for a Free-and-Easy,” said one, “for he’s an easy-chair!”
SUPPORTING THE CHAIR.
“Come along, be our chair, old boy,” said another.
“All right,” said he; “but remember, if I agree to act, I won’t be sat upon by anybody else; everybody must support the chair.”