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Nor was his immediate departure from England altogether unpleasant to him. His political career was shattered friends and enemies were alike cold to him. Such an act of cowardice as his, such pitiful shrinking back at the last fateful moment, was inexplicable and revolting. Even Letheringham was barely civil. It was certain that his place in the Cabinet would be intolerable.
"I did not know of any news," the Prince answered. "What is it?" "Brott has refused to join with Letheringham in forming a ministry. It is rumoured even that a coalition was proposed, and that Brott would have nothing to do with it." The Prince looked into his wineglass. "Ah!" he said. "This is disturbing news," the Duke continued. "You do not seem to appreciate its significance."
The Prince dropped his voice a little. He drew Brott on one side. "The Westminster declared that you had left for Windsor by an early train this afternoon, and gives a list of your Cabinet. The Pall Mall, on the other hand, declares that Letheringham will assuredly be sent for to-morrow." Brott shrugged his shoulders.
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