The world is bewigging itself,
and we must buy a bigger wig than any we have got, in order to
confront the world with proper self-respect. Turveydrop and
deportment will suffice for us against odds.'
About half-past seven the House became very empty. 'Where are
going to dine, sir?' asked Silverbridge. The Duke, with something
like a sigh, said he supposed he should dine at home.
'You never were at the Beargarden;--were you, sir?' asked
Silverbridge suddenly.
'Never,' said the Duke.
'Come and dine with me.'
'I am not a member of the club.'
'We don't care at all about that. Anybody can take anybody.'
'Does not that make it promiscuous?'
'Well;--no; I don't know that it does. It seems to go on very well.
I daresay there are some cads there sometimes. But I don't know
where one doesn't meet cads. There are plenty in the House of
Commons.'
'There is something in that, Silverbridge, which makes me think
that you have not realised the difference between private and
public life. In the former you choose your own associates and are
responsible for your choice.
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