But the Chairman wouldn't hear him till Pierpont's partner, Drew,
Had made some observations about "Bat" Blarcum, too.
Which last, he said he hated to cast aspersions 'round,
But he felt "Bat's" plan of action was very far from sound,
An' he questioned these reformers whose reform was brought about
Through a hate for rum engendered by the Keeley curin' route.
He finished; whereat Bobby raised objections an' was pained
At the style of Stebbins' language—an' Bobby was sustained.
Then Stebbins said the Chairman might be strong an' somethin' more,
But he dared not try sustainin' Mister Earl down on the floor!