However, I don't think it was much worse than keeping stoves and surplices in them." "What happened to you ?" "Oh! I was in Parliament very soon; and I had a little money of my own, too.

But it was very hard on some of them; they had little pensions, at least all who were past work.

And yet, I don't know: I suppose it had to come.

They were very little more than picturesque survivals, you know; and had not even the grace of a religious faith about them." Percy sighed again, looking at the humorously reminiscent face of the old man.

Then he suddenly changed the subject again.
"What about this European parliament ?" he said.
The old man started.
"Oh!...