CHAPTER XVI.
With sullen acquiescence the supporters of Mr.Mumbray and "Progressive Conservatism"-- what phrase is not good enough for the lips of party ?--recognized that they must needs vote for the old name.
Dissension at such a moment was more dangerous than an imbecile candidate.

Mr.Sam Quarrier had declared that rather than give his voice for Mumbray he would remain neutral.

"Old W.-B.

is good enough for a figure-head; he signifies something.

If we are to be beaten, let it be on the old ground." That defeat was likely enough, the more intelligent Conservatives could not help seeing.