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I have seen him arise in a tumult of excitement, and as soon as the tones of his clear, ringing voice echoed through the vast hall, all was hushed, and every ear was open, and every eye was turned toward him.
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Jacobs recounts a moment when a speaker captivated the audience with his voice.
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