Chairman," said John mockingly. "I forgot how
tenacious some people are of their brief authority."
"Order! order!" called half a dozen voices.
"The gentleman will come to order," said the chairman firmly,
"and make way for others unless he can treat the Chair with
proper respect."
"Mr. Chairman," said Frank, rising, "I will mention, for the
general information, that Mr. Morton has acted as an officer of
militia, and that I consider his offer a kind one, since it will
take up considerable of his time and put him to some trouble."
"I move that Mr. Morton's offer be accepted, with thanks," said
Henry Tufts.
The motion was seconded by Tom Wheeler, and carried unanimously,
with the exception of one vote. John Haynes sat sullenly in his
seat and took no part in it.
"Who shall belong to the company?" asked the chairman. "Shall a
fixed age be required?"
"I move that the age be fixed at eleven," said Robert Ingalls.
This was objected to as too young, and twelve was finally fixed
upon.
John Haynes moved not to admit any one who did not attend the
academy.
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