It was very generous of her; and the more so, as Mr.Kennedy had, in a half-hesitating manner, prepared to seat himself in that very place.

As it was, Phineas and Mr.Kennedy were neighbours, but Phineas had the place of honour.
"I suppose you will not speak during the debate ?" said Lady Laura.
"Who?
I?
Certainly not.

In the first place, I could not get a hearing, and, in the next place, I should not think of commencing on such an occasion.

I do not know that I shall ever speak at all." "Indeed you will.

You are just the sort of man who will succeed with the House.