But tell Lilian I am eager to see her." "She is off canvassing--really and truly! Gone to assail Mrs.Powell.
Astonishing enthusiasm!" "I'm delighted to hear it!" The exclamation lingered a little, and there was involuntary surprise on Mrs.Wade's features.

She cast a glance round the room.
"Do sit down," urged Denzil, placing a chair.

"What do you think of Dizzy's letter?
Did you ever read such bunkum?
And his 'men of light and leading'-- ha, ha, ha!" "He has stolen the phrase," remarked Mrs.Wade.

"Where from, I can't say; but I'm perfectly sure I have come across it." "Ha! I wish we could authenticate that! Search your memory--do--and get a letter in the _Examiner_ on Saturday." "Some one will be out with it before then.

Besides, I'm sure you don't wish for me to draw attention to myself just now." "Why not?
I shall be disappointed if you don't give me a great deal of help." "I am hardly proper, you know." She looked steadily at him, with an inscrutable smile, then let her eyes again stray round the room.
"Bosh! As I was saying to Lily at lunch, women ought to have a particular interest in this election.