His mind flew to
what he had read on the bill and he traveled over the ground in a very
thorough manner. When he concluded and bowed his thanks, the applause
was as warm and loud as any ever heard in the Hall.
When he reached the wings he was embraced by the enthusiastic Murphy,
who was vehement in his congratulations and easily smoothed Paul's
feelings against him. To his intense surprise, Paul found that he had
been speaking over one hour and he could not persuade his acquaintances
but that he was an old hand at the business. Next morning Paul read his
speech in the papers and it caused him as much surprise as it did
Manager Murphy when he read it. His portion of the proceeds amounted to
thirty-two pounds. When manager Murphy paid him over the balance after
deducting the advanced five pounds, he felt more like a gentleman
traveling in Europe for his health. On the same day he received
three telegrams from Dublin all offering engagements to lecture; also an
offer from the Cork Steamship Company to appear in Queenstown harbor in
his suit where they would run excursions. The Dublin offers he left in
the hands of Manager Murphy while he accepted the offer of the
Steamboat Company. A couple of days after he appeared in Queenstown
harbor and every steamer in Cork was loaded on that occasion.
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