The response was a yell of savage cheers which seemed to rock the building and which continued while Mr.Wigglesworth in overflowing effusiveness first shook Maitland's limp hand in a violent double-handed pump handle exercise and then proceeded to introduce him to the distinguished visitor, shouting his name in Maitland's ear, "Mr 'Oward (H)E.

Bigelow," adding with a sudden inspiration, "(H)Introduce 'im to the (h)audience.

Yes! Yes! Most (h)assuredly," and continued pushing both men toward the front of the platform, the demonstration increasing in violence.
"I say, old chap," shouted Captain Jack in the stranger's ear, "I feel like a fool." "I feel like a dozen of 'em," shouted Mr.Bigelow in return.

"But," he added with a slow wink, "this old fool is the daddy of 'em all.

Go on, introduce me, or they'll bust something loose." Captain Jack took one step to the front of the platform and held up his hand.