kent. To-night? No, I think they go back to Shapters by the five o'clock. I told her she might come round about twelve on the chance.

trebell. Yes . . if Cantelupe's punctual . . I'd sooner not have too long with him.

kent. All right, then.

He goes, shutting the door; then you hear the door of his room shut too. The two friends face each other, glad of a talk.

trebell. Well?

wedgecroft. Well . . you'll never do it.

trebell. Yes, I shall.

wedgecroft. You can't carry any bill to be a credit to you with the coming Tory cabinet on your back. You know the Government is cursing you with its dying breath.

trebell. [Rubbing his hands.] Of course. They've been beaten out of the House and in now. I suppose they will meet Parliament.

wedgecroft. They must, I think. It's over a month since—