I want, if I may say so, to keep your influence intact for the things that really matter.
You and I, and all the other Brookshire landlords, may have, at some point, to act together.

But we shall resist unreasonable demands much more easily if we accept the reasonable ones.' The Squire shook his head.

The suave tone of the speaker had clearly begun to rasp his nerves.
'No! You and I have really nothing in common.

You may take it from me that I shall not give these men notice.

What happens then ?' 'The Government steps in,' said Sir Henry quietly.
'And turns them out?
Very well, let them.