"I suppose so rigid a republican as Raed will be willing to have it decided by vote ?" "Yes," said Raed, "though I lament the issue.

Call our names, Kit.
Those in favor of Kit's proposition will vote 'Yea:' those who believe it wrong will vote 'Nay.'" Kit's voice trembled a little as he began.
"Raed ?" "Nay." "Wash ?" "Nay." "Wade ?" "Yea." "Donovan ?" "Yea." "Weymouth ?" "Yea." "Not to include my own vote with the affirmative, there is a majority in favor of the measure we have just discussed," said Kit gravely.
"Please put it in words," said Raed.
"Why, we all know what I mean," replied Kit.
"But I want to hear it stated," insisted Raed.
"Well, then, there is a majority in favor of the temporary occupation and control of yonder island,--a measure justified by our necessity." "You have put it very mildly," remarked Raed.

"I should give it in very different terms.

Kit, I am disgusted with this movement.

I can't give it any sympathy whatever." "You are not going to _secede_, I hope," sneered Wade.
"I am not," said Raed, turning in a passion.