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He waved his hand to Paul as a signal to go on . The victory was won . Through the sermon Mr. Quaver thought the matter over . He felt very uncomfortable , but at noon he shook hands with Paul , and said , `` I resign my place to you . I have been chorister for thirty years , and have had my day . '' He made the best of his defeat , and in the afternoon , with all the old singers , sat down stairs . Judge Adams bowed to Paul very cordially at the close of the service .