It isn't a greater honour, but it's more sought for.

I expect there'll be a good many sore heads over this business." "It's all the more creditable to Murchison," said Hesketh.
"Of course it is--a great feather in his cap.

Oh, I don't say young Murchison isn't a rising fellow, but it's foolishness for his party--I can't think who is responsible for it.

However, they've got a pretty foolish platform just now--they couldn't win this seat on it with any man.

A lesson will be good for them." "Father, don't you think Lorne will get in ?" asked Dora, in a tone of injury and slight resentment.
"Not by a handful," said her father.