Lord J. Why should it? Can't you do what the other four hundred have done?
Stonor (laughs). Easily. But, you see, the mere fact that four hundred and twenty members have been worried into promising support—and then once in the House have let the matter severely alone——
Lord J. (to Stonor). Let it alone! Bless my soul, I should think so indeed.
Stonor. Of course. Only it's a device that's somewhat worn.
(Enter Miss Levering, with hat on; gloves and veil in her hand.)
Lord J. Still if they think they're getting a future Cabinet Minister on their side——
Stonor. ... it will be sufficiently embarrassing for the Cabinet Minister.
(Stonor turns to speak to Jean. Stops dead seeing Miss Levering.)
Jean (smiling). You know one another?
Miss L. (looking at Stonor with intentness but quite calmly). Everybody in this part of the world knows Mr. Stonor, but he doesn't know me.