"I propose this resolution," he said, his voice low, his words coming rapidly: "That it is the belief of the Executive Committee of the Municipal Reform League of New York that Mr. Luke Huber should be asked to withdraw from its ticket, on which he now appears as its candidate for District-Attorney, and that he is hereby so asked to do."
There was no hubbub; everybody but Luke appeared to have known what was coming. If there was any discomposure, it was plainly due to Luke's unexpectedly early appearance. Everybody looked at him again.
From a front seat, one man, evidently assigned to the task, rose abruptly.
"Second the motion," he mumbled, and sat down.
Luke was standing before Venable could ask:
"Any remarks?"
"Yes," said Luke.
"Question! Question!" called a dozen voices.
Luke's voice was raised above theirs.
"I want——" he began.