19/30 I don't even know yet whether Hollingford will suit me. It's a very unimportant borough; I may decide that it would be better to look to one of the large, intelligent constituencies. I'm afraid--" he became rather severe--"you are inclined to weigh my claims to recognition by the fact that I happen to have no money--" "Oh, Mr.Lashmar! Oh, don't!" exclaimed Iris, in a pained voice. "How can you be so unkind--so unjust!" "No, no; I merely want to guard myself against misconception. The very freedom with which I speak to you might lead you to misjudge me. |