St. Herbert. I have thought of that. Fortunately, the case seems to have attracted very little attention. If a bye-election occurred soon there would hardly be time.
Lady Mogton. It must be the very next one that does occur—wherever it is.
Janet. I am sure that in the East End we should have a chance.
Phoebe. Great Scott! Just think. If we were to win it!
St. Herbert. If you could get a straight fight against a Liberal I believe you would.
Annys. Why is the Government so unpopular?
St. Herbert. Well, take the weather alone—twelve degrees of frost again last night.
Janet. In St. George’s Road the sewer has burst. The water is in the rooms where the children are sleeping. (She clenches her hands.)
Mrs. Mountcalm-Villiers. (She shakes her head.) Something ought really to be done.
Lady Mogton. Has anybody any suggestion to make?—as regards the candidate. There’s no advantage in going outside. It will have to be one of ourselves.