I think we both should have
been suited better. But there are things which one should not
consider. Even in this place I may perhaps do something. Shall you
attack us very bitterly?'
'I am the only man who does not mean to change.'
'How so?'
'I shall stay where I am,--on the Government side of the House.'
'Are you clear about that, my boy?'
'Quite clear.'
'Such changes should not be made without very much consideration.'
'I have already written to them at Silverbridge and have had three
or four answers. Mr De Boung says that the borough is more than
grateful. Mr Sprout regrets it much, and suggests a few months'
consideration. Mr Sprugeon seems to think it does not much
signify.'
'That is hardly complimentary.'
'No;--not to me. But he is very civil to the family. As long as a
Palliser represents the borough, Mr Sprugeon thinks that it does
not matter on which side he may sit. I have had my little vagary,
and I don't think that I shall change again.'
'I suppose that it is your republican bride-elect that has done
that,' said the Duke laughing.
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