So reasoned the thoughtful secretary.
In the meantime Lady Rosamond is enjoying the constant whirl and gaiety of London life.

Her husband is immersed in the broil of parliamentary affairs.

As a representative of his native borough, he is responsible for every grievance, real or imaginary, under which his constituents are daily groaning.

The party with whom he was associated was daily becoming unpopular--a crisis was at hand--a dissolution was expected.
Another appeal to the country would probably take place.

Her ladyship was not a politician; she understood not the measure so proudly discussed by the wives of statesmen and representatives.