"There is nothing we can do for the present." "Please don't talk any more horrid politics," Selina begged.

"We want Mr.Brooks to give us a lesson at billiards.

Do you mind ?" Brooks rose at once.
"I shall be charmed!" he declared.
Mr.Bullsom rose also.
"Pooh, pooh!" he said.

"Brooks and I will have a hundred up and you can watch us.

That'll be lesson enough for you." Selina made a little grimace, but they all left the room together.