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The Duke’s Children

CHAPTER XVI
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Lord George didn't seem to be quite so good.

Then Sir Timothy Beeswax made a speech, and then Mr.
Monk.

After that I saw other fellows going away, so I bolted too." "If I were a member of Parliament I would never leave it while the House was sitting," said Miss Cassewary.
"If all were like that there wouldn't be seats for them to sit upon," said Silverbridge.
"A persistent member will always find a seat," continued the positive old lady.
"I am sure that Lord Silverbridge means to do his duty," said Lady Mabel.
"Oh yes;--I've thought a good deal about it, and I mean to try.

As long as a man isn't called upon to speak I don't see why it shouldn't be easy enough." "I'm so glad to hear you say so! Of course after a little time you will speak.

I should so like to hear you make your first speech." "If I thought you were there, I'm sure I should not make it at all." Just at this period Miss Cassewary, saying something as to the necessity of dressing, and cautioning her young friend that there was not much time to be lost, left the room.
"Dressing does not take me more than ten minutes," said Lady Mabel.
Miss Cassewary declared this to be nonsense, but she nevertheless left the room.


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