"It is a long time since we have had a chance to hold a regular meeting; and it may be a long time before we are able to do so again. Perhaps it was lucky that all except the Regulators backed out," continued Nevers. "You all know the business we have on our hands."
"We do," replied several.
"By a judicious use of watermelons and sleep-walking, we shall accomplish our purpose," continued Nevers.
"We must do it before the next election, my chief," said Redman.
"It is of no use to attempt to whip him, or any thing of that sort," answered "my chief," which seemed to be the official designation of the presiding officer.
"I have a plan which I think will procure his expulsion from the school."
"State it; and every Regulator will remember the penalty of disclosing one of the society's secrets."
"He shall be pounded till he is black and blue," said the members, in concert.
"And every Regulator shall despise him as man and boy, to the end of his life."
"That's so," responded the members.