“Yes,” shouted Kennedy, loudly.
Again the convention laughed.
“Then,” said Peter, “if I had charged you with a bargain, I should now find it necessary to apologize.”
The convention roared. Maguire screamed something, but it could not be heard. The tenor of his remarks was indicated by his red face and clinched fist.
Costell smiled his deep smile. “I’m very glad,” he said to the man next him, “that we didn’t pick Stirling up.”
Then Milton was nominated and seconded, as were also Catlin, and four minor stars. That done, a ballot was taken and the vote stood:
| Porter | 206 |
| Milton | 197 |
| Catlin | 52 |
| Scattering | 29 |
A second ballot showed:
| Porter | 206 |
| Milton | 202 |
| Catlin | 54 |
| Scattering | 22 |
A third ballot gave: