"I was not thinking of giving you personal trouble."
"I don't know a soul in the place. I shouldn't know that there was such a place except that it returns a member of Parliament."
"I meant with money, sir."
"To pay the election bills! No; certainly not. Why should I?"
"For Emily's sake."
"I don't think it would do Emily any good, or you either. It would certainly do me none. It is a kind of luxury that a man should not attempt to enjoy unless he can afford it easily."
"A luxury!"
"Yes, a luxury; just as much as a four-in-hand coach or a yacht. Men go into Parliament because it gives them fashion, position, and power."
"I should go to serve my country."
"Success in your profession I thought you said was your object. Of course you must do as you please. If you ask me for advice, I advise you not to try it. But certainly I will not help you with money. That ass Everett is quarrelling with me at this moment because I won't give him money to go and stand somewhere."