They might laugh at him or laugh with him, they might like what he said or dislike it, they might agree with him or disagree with him, but they were never wearied of him, and he never failed to interest them.
Lodge reflects on the varied reactions of the American people to Roosevelt, highlighting his ability to maintain interest regardless of opinion.
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