"Maybe not.

But apart from the immediate matter of this election, I can tell you one thing, gentlemen, which may interest you." He paused.

One thumb stole towards the armhole of his waistcoat.

He liked to see these nightly companions of his hang upon his words.

It was a proper and gratifying tribute to his success as a man of affairs.
"I have just left," he said, "our future Member." The significance of his speech was not immediately apparent.
"Henslow! Oh, yes.