"Oh, indeed!" said Alice.
"Yes. I came into Parliament on that understanding; and I have never seen any occasion as yet to change any political opinion that I have expressed. But I always say to the gentlemen with whom I act, that nothing can be done if we don't give and take. I don't mind saying to you, Miss Vavasor, that I look upon our friend, Mr. Palliser, as the most rising public man in the country. I do, indeed."
"I am happy to hear you say so," said his victim, who found herself driven to make some remark.

"Oh, indeed!" said Alice.
"Yes. But nothing can be done if we don't give and take. I look upon our friend Mr. Palliser as the most rising public man in the country."
"I am happy to hear you say so," said his victim.
