"I am the only man who does not mean to make any change."
"How so?"
"I shall stay where I am,—on the Government side of the House."
"Are you clear about that, my boy?"
"Quite clear."
"Such changes should not be made without very much consideration."
"I have already written to them at Silverbridge and have had three or four answers. Mr. De Boung says that the borough is more than grateful. Mr. Sprout regrets it much, and suggests a few months' consideration. Mr. Sprugeon seems to think it does not signify."
"That is hardly complimentary."
"No,—not to me. But he is very civil to the family. As long as a Palliser represents the borough, Mr. Sprugeon thinks that it does not matter much on which side he may sit. I have had my little vagary, and I don't think that I shall change again."
"I suppose it is your republican bride-elect that has done that," said the Duke, laughing.