There was a perceptible stir on the settees.

This was what the meeting had been waiting for.
"No sign of Cy or Heman yet," observed Mr.Cahoon, craning his neck in the direction of the door.

"It's the queerest thing ever I see." "Queer enough about Cy, that's a fact," concurred Captain Dimick.

"I ain't so surprised about Heman's not comin'.

Looks as if Whit was right; he always said Atkins dodged a row where folks could watch it.