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and did n't lean against the back of the bench for a good five minutes.
"I call for the reports of the committees," announced the chairman.
A man arose and said:
"The committee on water begs to report that it has had the water analyzed by a competent chemist and found the said water perfectly pure."
Here a gentleman with a ruddy face jumped up and asked:
"Is the committee referring to the bathing water?"
"I refer to the drinking water," said the committee.
"Ah," ejaculated the red-faced man, a total lack of interest in his tone.
Little Stakes jumped up.
"I want to know why the electric lights go out every night at ten o'clock," he shouted, excitedly. "I want to know why we pay—"
"Look here—you're out of order!" cried the chairman.
