Alonzo's nose nearly turned the balance in his favor.

But ALONZO! No, I couldn't decide.

If I could have done as I did with the hats--stood them both up together, shut my eyes, and jabbed with a hatpin--it would have been quite easy." "What did Alec and Alonzo feel like when you came away ?" queried Priscilla.
"Oh, they still have hope.

I told them they'd have to wait till I could make up my mind.

They're quite willing to wait.