Come in." "Cyrus," began the Honorable Atkins, "we are here to claim--" "Give me my daughter, you robber!" demanded Thomas, from his new position in the rear of the other two.
"Mr.Thomas," said Heman, "please remember that I am conducting this affair.

I respect the natural indignation of an outraged father, but--ahem! Cyrus, we are here to claim--" "Then do your claimin' inside.

It's kind of chilly to-night, there's plenty of empty chairs, and we don't need to hold an overflow meetin'.
Come ahead in." The trio looked at each other in hesitation.

Then Mr.Atkins majestically entered the dining room.

Thomas and Simpson followed him.
"Abe," observed Captain Cy to Leonard, who was advancing toward the steps, "I'm sorry not to be hospitable, but there's too many of you to invite at once, and 'tain't polite to show partiality.