It was thus that Mr Lupton explained it. Sir Timothy
had been at the pains to ascertain on what matters connected with
the revenue, Lord Drummond--or Lord Drummond's closest advisers,--
had opinions of their own, opinions strong enough not to be
abandoned, and having discovered that, he also discovered
arguments on which to found an exactly opposite opinion. But as
the Revenue had been entrusted specially to his unworthy hands, he
was entitled to his own opinion in the matter. 'The majority of
the House,' said Mr Lupton, 'and the entire public, will no doubt
give him credit for self-abnegation.'
All this happened on the Friday. During the Saturday it was
considered probable that the Cabinet would come to terms with
itself, and that internal wounds would be healed. The general
opinion was that Lord Drummond would give way. But on the Sunday
morning it was understood that Lord Drummond would not yield. It
was reported that Lord Drummond was willing to purchase his
separation from Sir Timothy even at the expense of his office.
That Sir Timothy should give way seemed to be impossible.
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