We must give and take, you know, Miss Vavasor." As Miss Vavasor made no remark in answer to this, Mr Bott continued--"I always say to the men of my party,--of course I regard myself as belonging to the extreme Radicals." "Oh, indeed!" said Alice.
"Yes.

I came into Parliament on that understanding; and I have never seen any occasion as yet to change any political opinion that I have expressed.

But I always say to the gentlemen with whom I act, that nothing can be done if we don't give and take.

I don't mind saying to you, Miss Vavasor, that I look upon our friend, Mr Palliser, as the most rising public man in the country.

I do, indeed." "I am happy to hear you say so," said his victim, who found herself driven to make some remark.
"And I, as an extreme Radical, do not think I can serve my party better than by keeping in the same boat with him, as long as it will hold the two.