lucy davenport. [Determined on information.] Then I was told Lord Horsham had tried to come to an understanding himself with the Nonconformists about Disestablishment—oh—a long time ago . . over the Education Bill.
frances trebell. Is that true, Julia?
mrs. farrant. How should I know?
frances trebell. [With some mischief.] You might.
mrs. farrant. [Weighing her words.] I don't think it would have been altogether wise to make advances. They'd have asked more than a Conservative government could possibly persuade the Church to give up.
walter kent. I don't see that Horsham's much better off now. He only turned the Radicals out on the Spoliation question by the help of Trebell. And so far . . I mean, till this election is over Trebell counts still as one of them, doesn't he, Miss Trebell? Oh . . perhaps he doesn't.
frances trebell. He'll tell you he never has counted as one of them.
mrs. farrant. No doubt Lord Charles would sooner have done without his help. And that's why I didn't ask the gentle Jesuit this week-end if anyone wants to know.
walter kent. [Stupent at this lack of party spirit.] What . . he'd rather have had the Liberals go to the country undefeated!