They worked all night and they worked all day,
And tried to make the old still pay.
And—by heck—they done it!
The golden moment had, indeed, passed. Maisie made one heroic attempt at a rally. “Well?” she queried.
“Well, what?” Dan demanded.
“What we were discussing a moment ago.”
“I make a motion that we lay that motion on the table, Maisie.”
“The motion’s denied.”
“Well, a motion to lay on the table is not debatable. The question must be put to a vote. All those in favor of laying on the table will vote aye. Contrary minded—no!”
“No!” said Maisie.