Dan and Emil have seen the world and ought to know their own minds . Tom and Nat have had five examples before them for years . Demi is ours and we are proud of him . So is Rob . Ted is a weathercock , and Dolly and George , of course , are fogies in spite of the Annex , and girls at Girton going ahead of the men . Commodore , are you ready for the question ? ' ` Ay , ay , skipper . ' ` Do you believe in Woman 's Suffrage ? ' ` Bless your pretty figger head ! I do , and I 'll ship a crew of girls any time you say so . Are n't they worse than a press-gang to carry a fellow out of his moorings ? Do n't we all need one as pilot to steer us safe to port ? and why should n't they share our mess afloat and ashore since we are sure to be wrecked without 'em ? ' ` Good for you , Emil ! Nan will take you for first mate after that handsome speech , ' said Demi , as the girls applauded , and Tom glowered . ` Now , Dan , you love liberty so well yourself , are you willing we should have it ? ' ` All you can get , and I 'll fight any man who 's mean enough to say you do n't deserve it . ' This brief and forcible reply delighted the energetic President , and she beamed upon the member from California , as she said briskly : ` Nat would n't dare to say he was on the other side even if he were , but I hope he has made up his mind to pipe for us , at least when we take the field , and not be one of those who wait till the battle is won , and then beat the drums and share the glory . ' Mrs Giddy-gaddy 's doubts were most effectually removed , and her sharp speech regretted , as Nat looked up blushing , but with a new sort of manliness in face and manner , saying , in a tone that touched them all : ' I should be the most ungrateful fellow alive if I did not love , honour , and serve women with all my heart and might , for to them I owe everything I am or ever shall be . ' Daisy clapped her hands , and Bess threw her bouquet into Nat 's lap , while the other girls waved their fans , well pleased ; for real feeling made his little speech eloquent .
` Thomas B. Bangs , come into court , and tell the truth , the whole truth , and nothing but the truth , if you can , ' commanded XXXXX , with a rap to call the meeting to order .
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