At that writing it looked as though the bill would be overthrown, its promoters had been so completely put to rout.

The committee would be compelled to take cognisance of the startling exposure--the people would demand a full threshing out of the obnoxious deal.

Roxbury Medcroft's name was on every one's lips.

The _Standard_ had profited by securing a great "beat." The Odell-Carneys looked at each other in wonder and perplexity.

"What does it mean ?" asked the lady, her eyes narrowing.
"Look here, Agatha, this paper's at least two days old.