They have caught the Nonconformist Conscience.

The bacillus of the Nonconformist Conscience was rampant a short time ago, and it has not yet been stamped out.

I'm afraid that I must have principle on my side--some show of principle, at any rate--not so wide as a church door or so deep as a well, but still----" "And you will, too, papa.

I'll see Ella and get her to find out from Mr.
Courtland what is the truth." "Well, perhaps it mightn't be wise to rush into extremes all at once! I wouldn't insist on the truth, if I were you.

What's the House of Commons that it should be cockered up with the truth?
All that is needed is enough to go on with.