12/13 For that we have my grandfather's word; and no one, I think, will gainsay it. Now, having gone so far, we will not be beaten by it, or else we shall not be Americans." These simple words were received with great applause; and an orator, standing on the largest stump to be found even in America, delivered a speech which was very good to hear, but need not now be repeated. And Mr.Gundry's eyes were moist with pleasure at his grandson's conduct. But whatever aileth you, Miss Rema, and what can 'e see in the distance yonner? Tell me by-and-by, when none of these folk is 'longside of us." But I could not bear to tell him, till he forced it from me under pain of his displeasure. |