He was already (through no search of his own) Chairman of the County Council, and Chairman of Quarter Sessions, and was pricked to serve as High Sheriff next year.
He ought to do something to make his shrievalty memorable.

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and, moreover, the Lord-Lieutenant was an old man.
In the library that evening after dinner she opened fire.

The small function at the Girls' Friendly had been a success; but she wished to do something more for Merchester--"where we ought to be a real influence for good--living as we do so close to it." She added, "I hear that Mr.Bamberger's seat is by no means safe, and another General Election may be on us at any moment.