(Turning to Knox.) Perhaps you can explain to us, Mr. Knox, the reason for this terrible condition of affairs.
(Starkweather closes note-book on finger and listens.) (Knox smiles, but does not speak.)
Dolores Ortega
Please do, Mr. Knox. I am so dreadfully anxious to know why living is so high now. Only this morning I understand meat went up again.
(Knox hesitates and looks questioningly at Margaret.)
Hubbard
I am sure Mr. Knox can shed new light on this perplexing problem.
Chalmers
Surely you, the whirlwind of oratorical swords in the House, are not timid here—among friends.
Knox