"That I take to be the gist of our political theory." "Lady Glencora, I must cry off," said Mr.Monk.
"Yes;--no doubt.

If I were in the Cabinet myself I should not admit so much.

There are reticences,--of course.

And there is an official discretion." "But you don't mean to say, Lady Glencora, that you would really advocate equality ?" said Mrs.Bonteen.
"I do mean to say so, Mrs.Bonteen.And I mean to go further, and to tell you that you are no Liberal at heart unless you do so likewise; unless that is the basis of your political aspirations." "Pray let me speak for myself, Lady Glencora." "By no means,--not when you are criticising me and my politics.

Do you not wish to make the lower orders comfortable ?" "Certainly," said Mrs.Bonteen.
"And educated, and happy and good ?" "Undoubtedly." "To make them as comfortable and as good as yourself ?" "Better if possible." "And I'm sure you wish to make yourself as good and as comfortable as anybody else,--as those above you, if anybody is above you?
You will admit that ?" "Yes;--if I understand you." "Then you have admitted everything, and are an advocate for general equality,--just as Mr.Monk is, and as I am.