"She will make you a long visit?"
"Another week or two, I think."
"You are a believer in family traditions?--But of course you are!"
"Why 'of course'?" Her color had sparkled again, but the laugh was not spontaneous.
"I see that you are in love with even your furthest kinsmen--you must be--being an Imperialist! Now I am frankly bored by my kinsmen--near and far."
"All the same--you ask their help!"
"Oh yes, in war; pure self-interest on both sides."
"You have been preaching this in the House of Commons?"
The teasing had answered. No more veiling of the eyes!
"No--I have made no speeches. Next week, in the Vote of Censure debate, I shall get my chance."