But such a proposition was bound to come from your side.

The whole political history of the country shows it.

We're pledged to take care of the damned industries." Farquharson smiled at the note of depression.

"Well, we want a bigger market somewhere," he said with detachment "and it looks as if we could get it now Uncle Sam has had a fright.

If the question comes to be fought out at the polls, I don't see how your party could do better than go in for a wide scheme of reciprocity with the Americans--in raw products, of course with a tariff to match theirs on manufactured goods.
That would shut a pretty tight door on British connection though." "They'll not get my vote if they do," said the squire, thrusting his hands fiercely into his breeches pockets.
"As you say, it's most important to put up a man who will show the constituency all the credit and benefit there is in it, anyhow," Farquharson observed.