It was intended, of course, for the negroes, but I really addressed the most of it to Mrs.Chipperton, because I knew that she could understand a speech better than any one else in the yard.

When I had shown the matter up as plainly as I knew how, and had given all the whys and wherefores, I made a little stop for applause.

But I didn't get any.

They all stood waiting to see what would happen next.

As there was nothing more to say, I nodded to Corny to clap on the crown.