Take the Education Act.

It was devised and carried simply for the reason indicated by Egremont's friend Dalmaine; a more intelligent type of workmen is demanded that our manufacturers may keep pace with those of other countries.

Well, there is a demand for comic illustrations of the Bible, and the demand is met; the paper exists because it pays.

An organ of culture for the people who enjoy burlesquing the Bible couldn't possibly be made to pay.' 'But is there no one who would undertake such work without hope of recompense in money?
We are not all mere tradespeople.' 'I have an idea for a beginning of such work, Miss Newthorpe,' said Egremont, in a voice rather lower than hitherto.

'I came here because I wanted to talk it over.' Annabel met his look for a moment, expressing all the friendly interest which she felt.