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Pennsylvania is one state from which I do n't want to hear anything at all . '' They laughed again , but , as nothing yet came from Pennsylvania , Harley 's curiosity about it began to rise . `` Strange that we do not hear anything , '' he said ; but Mr. Dexter laughed , and promised to read in an extra loud tone the first Pennsylvania bulletin they should get . It was nearly midnight now and the election was still undecided ; midnight came and the situation was yet unchanged , but a full half-hour later Mr. Dexter cleared his throat and said , in a high voice : `` Listen , Mr. Harley ! Here 's your first Pennsylvania bulletin ! '' He was sarcastic both in voice and look . `` Complete reports from Pittsburg , Alleghany , and their surrounding districts show remarkable change .