"It is the aristocratic principle rightly understood." "It is the principle of nature," said Lashmar, "as revealed to us by science.

Science--as Mr.Breakspeare is well aware--teaches, not levelling, but hierarchy.

The principle has always been dimly perceived.

In our time, biology enables us to work it out with scientific precision." Mr.Breakspeare betrayed a little uneasiness.
"I regret," he said diffidently, "that I have had very little time to give to natural science.

When we have floored Robb, I fully intend to apply myself to a study of all that kind of thing." Lashmar bestowed a gracious smile upon him.
"My dear sir, the flooring of Robb--Robb in his symbolic sense--can only be brought about by assiduous study and assimilation of what I will call bio-sociology.