Colby.
[Laughing.] What nonsense! Of course you’ve had much more important things to think about.
Catherine.
Tell me all about it. I suppose it was the Army debate.
Colby.
Yes, I burnt my ships behind me. I said I thought some form of compulsory service was essential. Perigal’s going to the country at once. I think we shall get in. And if we do ... I wish to goodness they’d give me the War Office. Of course, after six years in office we can only hope for a small majority, and every seat will count. I wonder what will happen at Middlepool.
Catherine.
George is very popular.
Colby.
Yes, that’s just it. As long as he was there the seat was safe. I wonder if anyone else will be able to hold it.