He is uncivil enough not to have named papa." "My father is out of the question," said Lord Chiltern.
"Of course he is," said Lady Laura, "but I may be allowed my little joke." "I suppose he will at any rate be in the Cabinet," said Phineas.
"I know nothing whatever about politics," said Lord Chiltern.
"I wish you did," said his sister,--"with all my heart." "I never did,--and I never shall, for all your wishing.

It's the meanest trade going I think, and I'm sure it's the most dishonest.
They talk of legs on the turf, and of course there are legs; but what are they to the legs in the House?
I don't know whether you are in Parliament, Mr.Finn." "Yes, I am; but do not mind me." "I beg your pardon.

Of course there are honest men there, and no doubt you are one of them." "He is indifferent honest,--as yet," said Lady Laura.
"I was speaking of men who go into Parliament to look after Government places," said Lord Chiltern.
"That is just what I'm doing," said Phineas.

"Why should not a man serve the Crown?
He has to work very hard for what he earns." "I don't believe that the most of them work at all.

However, I beg your pardon.