"What is the right of one student, Mr. Chairman, is the right of every one," said Scott—a sentiment which was warmly applauded.
"Question!" shouted the jokers.
The ring, trusting that the impression produced before the meeting by personal appeal had not been destroyed by the orator of the opposition, permitted the vote to be taken on the main question; and, indeed, Scott's party would not permit anything else to be done. The chairman stated the motion again, which was the appointment of a committee of three to request the principal to adopt the plan of De Forrest.
"Those in favor of the motion will manifest it by saying, 'Ay,'" said Cantwell.
"Ay!" replied the affirmative members of the meeting.
"Those opposed, 'No.'"
"No!" yelled the jokers, with all the power of their lungs.
It was impossible to determine which side had the majority; but as the "noes" made the most noise, the chairman decided that it was not a vote.
"I doubt the vote," shouted De Forrest, much excited.
"The vote is doubted," said the chairman. "Those in favor of the motion will muster on the right of the chair; those opposed, on the left."