22/40 In politics our need now is of _brains_. A stupid routine, or a rowdy excitability, had taken the place of the old progressive Liberalism, which kept ever in view the prime interests of civilisation. We want men with _brains_." "Exactly," fell from Mr.Breakspeare, who began to eye the young man with interest. "It's what I've been preaching, in season and out of season, for the last ten years. I heartily agree with you." "Look at Hollingford," remarked the hostess, smiling grimly. |