Then the nomination will lie over a week, and be acted upon at the next meeting." "I wish you would.

I never belonged to a debating society, but I should like to learn to speak." "It's nothing when you're used to it.

It's only the first time you know, that troubles you.

By Jove! I remember how my knees trembled when I first got up and said Mr.President.

I felt as if all eyes were upon me, and I wanted to sink through the floor.