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There was not even a clock in the room to break the silence. At last the statesman spoke. "Why?" he asked. His visitor sank back in his chair relieved. He had put all his hopes in the other's common-sense. It had never failed Mr. Labouchere, and now it promised not to fail Andrew. "I am anxious to explain that," the young man said glibly.
Harcourt, and met there Lord Brougham, who did the talking chiefly, Lord and Lady Mahon, Mr. Labouchere, etc. It was a most agreeable party, and we were very glad to meet Lord Brougham, whom we had not before seen. Lord Brougham is entertaining, and very much listened to.
"So, although they themselves had invited four or five people to dinner, they had to go and leave us to entertain ourselves. Lady Mary was dressed very prettily in a flounced white silk dress with a pattern of roses woven round the bottom of each flounce, and looked very elegant. Mr. Labouchere wore breeches, with knee and shoe buckles sparkling with diamonds.
Labouchere, as it is the only case of the kind he brings forward, we must receive it as the exception which proves the rule. The Secretary next tells us that employment on the public works was far more popular with the people than the new system of relief. This he asserted in the House of Commons on the 29th of March.
I am only a young man, perhaps awkward and unpolished " Here Andrew paused, but as Mr. Labouchere did not say anything he resumed. "That as it may be, I should like you to know that your political speeches have become part of my life.
"Labouchere came to see me this morning.... He proceeded to tell me that, on Sunday week last, Lord Carnarvon had met Justin MacCarthy and had confided to him that he was in favour of Home Rule in some shape, but that his colleagues and his party were not ready, and asked whether Justin MacCarthy's party would agree to an inquiry which he thought there was a chance of the Government agreeing to, and which would educate his colleagues and his party if granted and carried through.
Labouchere, of Sir Bulwer Lytton, and of the lamented Duke of Newcastle, was substantially: 'Agree among yourselves, gentlemen, and we will not stand in the way. Ah! there was the rub 'Agree among yourselves! Easier said than done, with five Colonies so long estranged, and whose former negotiations had generally ended in bitter controversies.
He then went into some figures to show how vast the operations of the Board of Works were. At present, he said, they had 11,587 officials, and half a million of people at work, at a weekly cost of between seven and eight hundred thousand pounds. He took up the objections against the Labour-rate Act, and the reproductive works authorized by the "Labouchere Letter."
Lincoln became in a short time after his arrival one of the most popular of the distinguished list of American representatives to Great Britain. He was especially noted for the charm of his conversation. Labouchere said that Mr. Gladstone told him that he was very anxious to meet Mr.
There is always something infinitely pathetic in the sight of a strong man in pain. Mr. Labouchere turned upon him. "Go," he cried, "or I will call the servants." "You forget," said Andrew, "that I am your guest." But his host only pointed to the door. Andrew felt a great sinking at his heart. They prate who say it is success that tries a man. He flung himself at Mr. Labouchere's feet.
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