But I say to you, Lem, and you, Joe Dimick, that I know who put these smart notions into your heads.

We all know, unless we're born fools.

Who is it that's been sayin' the Honorable Heman Atkins was shirkin' that appropriation?
Who was it said if HE was representative the thing would have gone through afore this?
Who's been makin' his brags that he could get it through if he had the chance?
You know who! So do I! I wish he was here.
I only wish he was here! I'd say it to his face." "Well, he is.

Heave ahead and say it." Everyone turned toward the door.

Captain Cy had entered the hall.