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Then Peter strolled
round and talked to those whom he knew, and tried to find out, without
much success, just what was the division. Every one knew that a fight
was on, but in just what it consisted they seemed neither to know nor
care.
He noticed that hot words were constantly exchanged at the enrolling
desk, over would-be members, but not understanding the exact nature of
the qualifications needed, he could not follow the disputes. Finally
these ceased, for want of applicants.
"Misther Stirling," said Dennis, coming up to him hurriedly. "Will yez
be afther bein' chairman for us?"
"No. I don't know anything about the proceedings."
"It don't take any," said Dennis. "It's only fair play we're afther."
He was gone again before Peter could say anything. The next instant, the
enrolling officer rose and spoke.
"Are there any more to be enrolled?" he called. No one came forward, so
after a moment he said: "Will the meeting choose a presiding officer?"
"Mr. Chairman," rang two voices so quickly that they in truth cut the
presiding officer off in his suggestion.


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