He had grown in this brief time to feel that they were his people.

And he asked them to adopt him as their son, trusting him not to forget his filial duties.
The crowd was completely amazed at the vigor and fluency of Douglas' speech.

Such applause arose that Wyatt was visibly embarrassed as he stood up for his rejoinder.

He saw that Douglas had carried the day.

He made a feeble attempt at reply.