He certainly is not speaking for me.

I don't want the Society to be exclusive.

There are not many who can afford to pay the exorbitant sums which he desires fixed for admission fee and for monthly assessments, and I for one am not willing to exclude any good fellow who desires to become one of us, but does not boast as heavy a purse as the gentleman who has just spoken." These remarks of Oscar were greeted with applause, general enough to show that the opinions of nearly all were with him.
"Mr.President," said Henry Fairbanks, "though I am opposed to the gentleman's suggestion, (does he offer it as an amendment ?) I have no possible objection to his individually paying the increased rates which he recommends, and I am sure the Treasurer will gladly receive them." Laughter and applause greeted this hit, and Fletcher once more arose, somewhat vexed at the reception of his suggestion.
"I don't choose--" he commenced.
"The gentleman will address the chair," interrupted the President.
"Mr.President, I don't choose to pay more than the other members, though I can do it without inconvenience.

But, as I said, I don't believe in being too democratic.

I am not in favor of admitting anybody and everybody into the Society." "Mr.President," said James Hooper, "I congratulate the gentleman on the flourishing state of his finances.