Stonor. What about?
Farn. Abolition of the Upper House——
Stonor. They were at that when I was at Eton!
Farn. Yes. But this new man has got a way of putting things!—the people went mad. (Pompously.) The Liberal platform as defined at Dutfield is going to make a big difference.
Stonor (drily). You think so.
Farn. Well, your agent says as much. (Opens telegram.)
Stonor. My—— (Taking telegram.) "Try find Stonor"—Hm! Hm!
Farn. (pointing).—"tremendous effect of last night's Liberal manifesto ought to be counteracted in to-morrow's papers." (Very earnestly.) You see, Mr. Stonor, it's a battle-cry we want.
Stonor (turns on his heel). Claptrap!