"Finespun has resigned, and Palliser is at this moment with the Duke of St. Bungay in the Lords' library."
"They may both be at the bottom of the Lords' fishpond, for what I care," said Vavasor.
"That's nonsense, you know," said Bott. "Still, you know Palliser is Chancellor of the Exchequer at this moment. What a lucky fellow you are to have such a chance come to you directly you get in. As soon as he takes his seat down there, of course we shall go up behind him."
"We shall have another election in a month's time," said George. "I'm safe enough," said Bott. "It never hurts a man at elections to be closely connected with the Government."

"Finespun has resigned, and Palliser is at this moment with the Duke of St. Bungay in the Lords' library."
"They may both be at the bottom of the Lords' fishpond, for all I care," said Vavasor.
"That's nonsense, you know," said Bott. "What a lucky fellow you are to have such a chance come to you directly you get in. As soon as he takes his seat down there, of course we shall go up behind him."
"We shall have another election in a month's time," said George.
"I'm safe enough," said Bott. "It never hurts a man at elections to be closely connected with the Government."
