But he
opened not his mouth. Offitt answered the question:
"I would state," he said glibly, "the objects we propose to accomplish:
the downfall of the money power, the rehabitation of labor, the----"
"Oh, yes!" Bowersox interrupted, "I know all about that,--but what are
we goin' to _do?_"
Offitt paled a little, but did not flinch at the savage tone of the
surly brute. He began again in his smoothest manner:
"I am of the opinion that the discussion of sound principles, such as
we have listened to to-night, is among the objects of our order. After
that, organization for mutual profit and protection against the minions
of the money power,--for makin' our influence felt in elections,--for
extendin' a helpin' hand to honest toil,--for rousin' our bretheren
from their lethargy, which, like a leaden pall----"
"I want to know," growled Bowersox, with sullen obstinacy, "what's to
be done."
"Put your views in the form of a motion, that they may be properly
considered by the meetin'," said the imperturbable president.
"Well, I motion that we stop talkin' and commence doin'----"
"Do you suggest that a committee be appointed for that purpose?"
"Yes, anything.
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