Dempsey

The Republicans slam Dempsey for failing to send more military support from the region as the attack was unfolding.

"Scissors" Dempsey had come by his nickname because of a peculiar trick he had of keeping his knees stiff when walking.

It rocked Dempsey to his heels, but it broke Carpentier's hand.

Dempsey sat at the table watching him calmly out of the corner of his eye.

"It's not very polite to tell us so, Mr. Dempsey," said the thin old lady, bridling.

As the minute-hand neared the hour of nine Dempsey became uneasy.