It was resolved when he sat down.

For he had shown so clearly that it was one of the cases in which patriotism and generosity--the finer feelings and only a moderate expense--were all one, that the majority, who were determined to pass the Grant in any case, were charmed to have the action so imposingly stated; and the minority, who knew that it was useless to oppose it, enjoyed the rhetoric of the speech, and, as it was brief, and did not encroach upon dinner-time, smiled approval, and joined in the congratulation to Mr.
Newt upon his very eloquent and admirable oration.
In the midst of the congratulations Abel raised his eyes to Mrs.Delilah Jones, who sat conspicuous in the gallery..