"The two cents in question," he shouted, angrily, "was expended for one postage stamp issued by the United States of America, on which there was no rebate; and the stamp was thereafter attached to a letter to Mr. Calker asking him to pay up his back dues to this Association—which letter was absolutely disregarded."
"Then that expenditure was a misappropriation of public funds," said Mr. Calker, in a satisfied tone.
"Move the treasurer's apology be accepted," said a voice.
"Move we adjourn," said another voice.
"Wait—wait!" cried the chairman. "We must elect our officers for the coming year."
"Move the same officers be continued," said the last speaker.
"Second the emotion," said the tall man.
It was carried, unanimously but without emotion.
Then Jarrod arose to his feet, to the evident surprise of the assemblage.
"Mr. President and ladies and gentlemen," he began, in his rich, resonant voice.