Of what else was done on that occasion nothing shall be said here. No political work was required from him, except that of helping for an hour or two to crowd the Government benches. But we will follow him as he left the House. There were one or two others quite as anxious as to his political career as any staunch old Liberal. At any rate one other. He had promised that as soon as he could get away from the House he would go to Belgrave Square and tell Lady Mabel Grex all about it. When he reached the square it was past seven, but Lady Mabel and Miss Cassewary were still in the drawing-room.
"There seemed to be a great deal of bustle, and I didn't understand much about it," said the member.
"But you heard the speeches?" These were the speeches made on the proposing and seconding of the address.
"Oh, yes;—Lupton did it very well. Lord George didn't seem to be quite so good. Then Sir Timothy Beeswax made a speech, and then Mr. Monk. After that I saw other fellows going away, so I bolted too."
"If I were a member of Parliament I would never leave it while the House was sitting," said Miss Cassewary.
"If all were like that there wouldn't be seats for them to sit upon," said Silverbridge.
"A persistent member will always find a seat," continued the positive old lady.
"I am sure that Lord Silverbridge means to do his duty," said Lady Mabel.
"Oh yes;—I've thought a good deal about it, and I mean to try. As long as a man isn't called upon to speak I don't see why it shouldn't be easy enough."
"I'm so glad to hear you say so! Of course after a little time you will speak. I should so like to hear you make your first speech."