"Ki-yi!" "Hooray!" "He-e-e-e-e-e!" "Zip-zip-zippee!"
There is a crash of peanuts, a tornado of bad air, a tempest of wild and joyous noise.
"The platform was received with genuine enthusiasm. It was adopted without a dissenting voice." Thus the reporters write hurriedly.
There has been an uproar ever since the question was put. Now, if the delegate quicken his ear, he may hear the chairman commanding:
"All those in favor will vote 'aye!'"
Again there is the tempest. The Harpwood delegates have voted aye!
"What is it?" ask most of the delegates.
"Lockwin is nominated by acclamation," comes the answer from the front.
"Oh, is he?" say the delegates, Harpwood men and all.
There is a numerous outgo for liquor. A man is escorted to the stage. He is cheered by those who see him. Most of the leading delegates are bargaining for places on the central committee. The Harpwood men are to be taken care of.