"They take advantage of us whenever there's a chance.

Now they've offered a new election, and licked the youngsters, the wind is out of our sails." "When it comes to the time, I shall decline to be nominated," said Brinkman.
"That won't be much good.

You'll get some of our fellows voting for you whether you stand or not.

And if some vote, all must." "We shall have to see all our men turn up," said Dangle.

"It was a tight enough shave for the secretaryship." "Yes.