"
"I nominate Charles Reynolds," said one voice.
"Second the motion," said another.
"Those who are in favor of Charles Reynolds, as chairman of this
meeting, will please signify it in the usual manner," said Frank.
Charles Reynolds, being declared duly elected, advanced to the
teacher's chair.
"Mr. Chairman," said Frank, "I will now answer the question just
put to me. I do not propose to offer my services as drill-master,
but I am authorized to say that a gentleman whom you have all
seen, Mr. Henry Morton, is willing to give instruction till you
are sufficiently advanced to get along without it."
John Haynes, who felt disappointed at not having been called upon
to preside over the meeting, determined to make as much trouble
as possible.
"How are we to know that this Morton is qualified to give
instruction?" he asked, looking round at the boys.
"The gentleman is out of order. He will please address his
remarks to the Chair, and not to the audience," said the
presiding officer.
"I beg pardon, Mr.
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