A man with a seat in Parliament who shows that he means work will always get nearly as much work as he can do." Such was Frank's exposition to his father.
It may perhaps not be found to hold water in all cases.

Mrs.Dean was of course delighted with her son's success, and so were the girls.
Women like to feel that the young men belonging to them are doing something in the world, so that a reflected glory may be theirs.

It was pleasant to talk of Frank as member for the city.

Brothers do not always care much for a brother's success, but a sister is generally sympathetic.

If Frank would only marry money, there was nothing he might not achieve.