"If," he wrote, "you will wait here four minutes, I'll give you an interview."
The reporter read this, and nodded.
"You're on!" he added to the written dialogue. Then he produced a cigarette, lighted it, and joined the other two men in their amused survey of the public's performances.
During the four minutes that ensued Darrow examined the reporter speculatively. Finally his eye lighted up with recollection.
CHAPTER X
THE LIFTING OF THE SPELL
The spell lifted. The city broke into a roar. People sprang into rapid and violent motion, as though released from a physical lethargy.
"All over?" asked the reporter. He asked it in a loud shout.
"All over," replied Darrow. "You don't need to yell. I'm not deaf."
The reporter grinned.