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"Allow me. It is quite true--that which you are saying, Mr. Richards;
this town does know you two; it does like you; it does respect you;
more--it honours you and loves you--"
Halliday's voice rang out:
"
That's the hall-marked truth, too! If the Chair is right, let the house
speak up and say it. Rise! Now, then--hip! hip! hip!--all together!"
The house rose in mass, faced toward the old couple eagerly, filled the
air with a snow-storm of waving handkerchiefs, and delivered the cheers
with all its affectionate heart.
The Chair then continued:
"
What I was going to say is this: We know your good heart, Mr. Richards,
but this is not a time for the exercise of charity toward offenders.
Shouts of "Right! right!"] I see your generous purpose in your face,
but I cannot allow you to plead for these men--"
[
"But I was going to--"
"
Please take your seat, Mr. Richards. We must examine the rest of these
notes--simple fairness to the men who have already been exposed requires
this. As soon as that has been done--I give you my word for this--you
shall he heard."
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