In a moment there was another query, then a third; he was presently committed to a short and vigorous exposition and defence of the point in question.

The entire room became attentive.
Then, as he paused, the strident voice of a noted and irascible man proclaimed, "That's not democracy and not Jefferson--that doctrine, Mr.
Rand.

Veil her as you please in gauze and tinsel, you've got conquest by the hand.

You may not think it, but you're preaching--what's the word that 'Aurelius' used?
--'Buonapartism.'" A Federalist of light weight who had arrived at quarrelsomeness and an empty bottle put in a sudden oar.

"'Buonapartism' equals Ambition, and both begin with an R." He looked pointedly at Rand.
"My name begins with an R, sir," said Rand.
"Pshaw! so does mine!" exclaimed the man at the table with him.