"And so does he;--and so does he. Mr. Palliser is not the man to be led by the nose by any one. But it's a fair system of give and take. You can't get on in politics without it. What a charming woman is your relative, Lady Glencowrer! I remember well what you said to me the other evening."
"Do you?" said Alice.
"And I quite agree with you that confidential intercourse regarding dear friends should not be lightly made."
"Certainly not," said Alice.

"And so does he; Mr. Palliser is not the man to be led by the nose by anyone. What a charming woman is your relative, Lady Glencowrer! I remember what you said to me the other evening."
"Do you?" said Alice.
"And I quite agree with you that confidential discussion of dear friends should not be lightly made."
"Certainly not."
