Rose. I appeal to the House.
Dennis (rising). All right! Three to three. Speaker throws casting vote with us. How do you do—minority?
[Bows.
Helen (rising). Excuse me. We three decline to vote, so there is no quorum. The question is before the House still, and can be spoken to.
Dennis. How badly the question must feel.
Amy. Not half so badly as you ought to.
Mrs. W. (pounding). Order! The dignity of the chair must be upheld!
Rose. Then why don’t you hold it up? We’ve no objection.
Amy (rising). Mr. Speaker—
Mrs. W. The honourable member from—from—