In the latter you are concerned with
others for the good of the State; and though even for the State's
sake, you would not willingly be closely allied with those whom
you think dishonest, the outward manners and fashions of life need
create no barriers. I should not turn up my nose at the House of
Commons because some constituency might send them an illiterate
shoemaker; but I might probably find the illiterate shoemaker an
unprofitable companion for my private hours.'
'I don't think there will be any shoemakers at the Beargarden.'
'Even if there were I would go and dine with you. I shall be glad
to see the place where you, I suppose, pass many hours.'
'I find it a very good shop to dine at. The place at the House is
so stuffy and nasty. Besides, one likes to get away for a time.'
'Certainly. I never was an advocate for living in the House. One
should always change the atmosphere.' Then they got into a cab
and went to the club. Silverbridge was a little afraid of what he
was doing. The invitation had come from him on the spur of the
moment, and he hardly ventured to think that his father would
accept it.
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