"Yes, and I know I don't count. All the same I've seen a good deal of him. Mr Neeld and I have been in it right from the beginning."
"And in the end it was all a mare's nest. Fancy if Addie Tristram had known that!"
"I think she liked it just as well as she thought it was. And I'm sure Harry did."
"Oh, if he's like that, he'll never do for the British public, my dear. He may get their money but he won't get their votes. After all, would you have the country governed by Addie Tristram's son?"
"I suppose it would be rather risky," said the Imp reluctantly. But she cheered up directly on the
strength of an obvious thought. "There are much more interesting things than politics," she said.
"And how is Cecily?" asked Lady Evenswood.
"Oh, she's just adorable—and Mrs Iver's got her a very good housekeeper."
The old lady laughed as she turned to welcome Lord Southend.
"I've just met Disney," he remarked. "He doesn't seem to mind being out."