The frivolous interruption evidently jarred him.
"I scarcely imagine that to be the reason," he said, drily.

"If Mr.E.
Holliday Kendrick does indulge I guess likely--that is, I presume he would not find it necessary to buy his--er--beverages here.

He meant public spirit, of course.

He asked me who our leading men were." "Who were they--the others, I mean ?" asked John.
Emily rubbed away a smile with her handkerchief.

Heman noticed her action, and his color brightened.
"They WERE public," he said, rather sharply.