I got it kept out till I could see you!" "Yes ?" said Lewis, with quickening interest.
"And we want you to take his place.

I spoke to him, and he is enthusiastic on the matter.

I wired to the Conservative Club at Gledsmuir, and it seems you are their most cherished possibility.

The leaders of the party are more than willing, so it only remains for you to consent, my dear boy." "I--don't--think--I--can," said the possibility slowly.

"You see, only to-day I told that man Stocks that Merkland would not resign, and that I was sick of party politics and would not interfere with his chances.
The poor beggar is desperately keen, and if I stood now he would think me disingenuous." "But there is no reason why he should not know the truth.