He then in his great joy took two or three handsprings and made such a noise that the chambermaid rapped on his door and desired to know if the gentleman was knocking for anything.

During the day, the manager visited Paul frequently and gave him encouragement.

By evening the report of the intended lecture had circulated pretty well and Paul was frequently stopped on the street by acquaintances who assured him of their pleasure at having a chance to hear him speak.

Paul took pains to tell all who questioned him in regard to it that it was not he but Mr.Murphy who was going to give the lecture.

Next day Cork was covered with great bills announcing the lecture for the following evening and a feeling of nervousness overcame Paul as he beheld his name in such enormous letters.