In wishing to take a foremost part in politics, he cares, at heart, very little for the personal dignity it will bring him; his desire--I am convinced--is to advance all causes that appeal to an honest and feeling man.

He has discovered that he can do this in a way he had never before suspected--by the exercise of a splendid gift of eloquence.

What a deplorable thing if that possibility had been frustrated!" Lilian murmured an assent.

Silence followed, and she closed her eyes.
In a minute or two Mrs.Wade turned to look; the expression which grew upon her face as she watched furtively was one of subtlest malice.

Of scorn, too.