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She pondered a good while that night, after she had gone to bed, and when she finally turned over, to, go to sleep, she had thought out a new scheme. The next evening at Mrs. Gloverson's party, she said to Mr. Buckstone: "I want Mr. Trollop to make his great speech on the Pension bill." "Do you? But you remember I was interrupted, and did not explain to you " "Never mind, I know.
For some time the correspondents had been posting their several journals upon the alleged disreputable nature of the bill, and furnishing daily reports of the Washington gossip concerning it. So the next morning, nearly every newspaper of character in the land assailed the measure and hurled broadsides of invective at Mr. Buckstone.
"My dear Mother: "I am sorry I was out when you called. I did not expect you, as I am only passing through London on my way to Brussels. I am anxious to get clear of this vile city, and so shall start to-night. Buckstone tells me you are looking well; and this assurance must content me for the present, as I find it impossible to go to you.
Buckstone is a worldly sort of a fellow, but he has charitable impulses. If we secure him we shall have a favorable report by the committee, and it will be a great thing to be able to state that fact quietly where it will do good." "Oh, I saw Senator Balloon" "He will help us, I suppose? Balloon is a whole-hearted fellow. I can't help loving that man, for all his drollery and waggishness.
"Why I am sure I mean no harm no harm to anybody in the world. I am certain that I overheard the Hon. Mr. Buckstone either promise to write your great speech for you or else get some other competent person to do it." "This is perfectly absurd, madam, perfectly absurd!" and Mr. Trollop affected a laugh of derision. "Why, the thing has occurred before now.
The actress he had in mind was Laura Seymour, then appearing at the Haymarket under the management of Buckstone; and this visit proved to be the turning-point in Reade's whole life. Laura Seymour was the daughter of a surgeon at Bath a man in large practise and with a good income, every penny of which he spent.
Buckstone rose, with an injured look, and said it was evident that the opponents of the bill were merely talking against time, hoping in this unbecoming way to tire out the friends of the measure and so defeat it.
In due course, the Speaker of the House reached that Order of Business which is termed "Notices of Bills," and then the Hon. Mr. Buckstone rose in his place and gave notice of a bill "To Found and Incorporate the Knobs Industrial University," and then sat down without saying anything further.
The flooding gaslight from the fancifully wrought roof poured down upon the tranquil scene. Hardly a sound disturbed the stillness, save the monotonous eloquence of the gentleman who occupied the floor. Now and then a warrior of the opposition broke down under the pressure, gave it up, and went home. Mr. Buckstone began to think it might be safe, now, to "proceed to business."
She waved her hand at him; and the cab departed. He walked quickly back to Charles Street, and called his servant. "I suppose no one has called?" "Yes, sir. Mrs. Douglas came very shortly after you went out. She wishes you to go to the Square this evening, sir." "This evening? I am afraid Buckstone." "Yes, sir." "Is she looking well?" "A little tired, sir. But quite well, I have no doubt."
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