Elegant Elocution

William Jennings Bryan, July 9, 1896

Annual Memorial Day Picnic, 1897

Estes Park, Denver, Colorado

The Honorable Judge Cedric Damian Easterton, featured speaker

Easterton was ending the second hour of eloquent homage to the history of the American Manifest Destiny.  It was clear he was winding down and heading into his closing remarks.

"Always be Certain,"

Demanded Easterton.

shake fist and glare

"Facts, gathered hastily

Infect justice!"

pause for dramatic presentation

"Keep learning!

Make no officious proclamations!"

introspective stance

"Quiet reflection --

Serious thought,

Understanding.

Victory!

dramatic pose

"Who will explore

Yonder zeniths?"

Thunderous applause erupted as Easterton concluded his impassioned elocution.  

Mr. Cyril Thyme-Smythe and friend Dr. Richard A Rodgers stood as Easterton left the stage.  They made haste to the refreshments bar.

"What did that pompous old gasbag say?" Smythe quizzed as he sipped Glenlivet.

"Hell, if I know," replied Rodgers, as he tossed back a second shot of Old Bushmills.

I know this probably makes no sense at all, unless you can see the purpose of Easterton's closing statements.  

Are you READY?  The A to Z approacheth.