"He has a position of his own and need not care for such things.

There are men who should not attempt what is called independence in Parliament.

By doing so they simply decline to make themselves useful.

But there are a few whose special walk in life it is to be independent, and, as it were, unmoved by parties." "Great Akinetoses! You know Orion," said Phineas.
"Mr.Kennedy is not an Akinetos," said Lady Laura.
"He holds a very proud position," said Phineas, ironically.
"A very proud position indeed," said Lady Laura, in sober earnest.
The dinner at Moroni's had been eaten, and Phineas had given an account of the entertainment to Lord Chiltern's sister.

There had been only two other guests, and both of them had been men on the turf.