And, after a sleepless night, I stand here before you to-day determined that this man shall have his own, if my money--which you will, I'm sure, forgive my mentioning--and my unflinching support can give it to him.

That is my position, and I state it regardless of consequences." He paused, and with raised right hand, like the picture of Jove in the old academy mythology, launched his final thunderbolt.

"Whom God hath joined," he proclaimed, "let no one put asunder!" That settled it.

The cheers shook the walls.

Amidst the tumult Dimick and Bailey Bangs seized Captain Cy by the shoulders and endeavored to lift him from his seat.
"For the love of goodness, Whit!" groaned Josiah, desperately, "stand up and answer him.