“Ha! ha! my little Judas! is that your game? Go on, George, this interests me.”
“I have little more to tell, sir, for Mr. Meek always speaks so low, and my master scarcely said anything.”
“And Jones?”
“He merely remarked on the identity of his political principles with those of the present Government.”
“Of course; the fellow began as a Radical, and then turned Tory, and now is a Whig. Blue and yellow when mixed always make green. But how did it end?”
“As well as I could perceive, sir, without any promise. My master was to deliberate and send his answer.”
“Let neither have access to him till you hear from me again,—mark that.”
“You shall be obeyed, sir.”
“Did Lord Kilgoff call?”
“Twice, sir; but my master was out. I followed your directions, however, and said that her Ladyship was with him, and he seemed much provoked at not finding him at home.”