I heard him speak once, and I read two of his speeches.

It was sufficient.

The man is not in earnest.

He has some reason, I suppose, for wishing to write M.P.after his name, but I am perfectly certain that he has not the slightest idea of carrying out his pledges to you.

You will have to take up politics, Brooks." He laughed--a little consciously.
"Some day," he said, "the opportunity may come.