Blackborough. I object to those parts of it which I don't think you'll get through the House.

Farrant. [Feeling that he must take part.] For instance?

Blackborough. I've given you one already.

Cantelupe. [His eye on Blackborough.] Understand there are things in that scheme we must stand or fall by.

Suddenly Trebell makes for the door, Horsham gets up concernedly.

Trebell. Horsham, make up your mind to-night whether you can do with me or not. I have to see Percival again to-morrow ... we cut short our argument at the important point. Good-bye ... don't come down. Will you decide to-night?

Horsham. I have made up my own mind.

Trebell. Is that sufficient?

Horsham. A collective decision is a matter of development.

Trebell. Well, I shall expect to hear.