The reporters of the conservative journals sought H. R. later in the
day--simply because the reporters for the live newspapers did. The
system was to blame. A daily paper may eschew vulgarity, but it must not
be beaten. By using better grammar and no adjectives they intelligently
show they are never sensational.
The newspaper-men confronted H. R. eagerly. It was the day's big story.
They asked him about it.