I am half afraid to quote them, they sound so heretical, but I wish to emphasise the fact that they are quoted.

They might be the snapping of the fox at the sour grapes for all I know! Though this particular man seemed calm and dispassionate.

"The Liberal Club Board," he said, "is a purely autocratic institution.

It is collectively a trained poodle, though composed of nine members.

The procedure is to make a few long speeches, praise the club, and re-elect the Board.