They were not—not if Chesson knew it; but "Of course they are!" cried five voices at once.
"Well, I'm just not going to stand it—there——"
"And I'm not——"
"Nor me——"
"And for two pins I'd tell Priddy so!"
There was a moment's silence, but only because, all having spoken at once, all had to take breath at once.
"It's abominable——"
"Disgusting——"
"Celà m'embête——"
"Here's Causton—what do you vote, Causton?" they cried, turning to her.