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She could never be subject to the degradation the dead man had once hinted at; and when he thought of what the man had threatened, pity for him died out of Medland's heart. More although Kilshaw no doubt knew something there was a chance that Benham had kept his own counsel, and that his employer would be helpless without his aid.
A fellow gets led on, you know no, I don't mean by her by circumstances, you know." "I grant you she's pretty and pleasant, but she won't have a sou, and well, Medland's a very clever fellow and very distinguished. But " "No, I know. They're not our sort." "Then of course it's no use blinking the fact that there's something wrong. I don't know what, but something." "Did Kilshaw tell you that?"
He had resented fiercely Medland's hardly disguised attack on him, and it had fanned into flame the wrath which the Premier's schemes, threatening the profits of himself and his fellow-capitalists, and the Premier's principles, redolent to his nostrils of the quackery and hypocrisy that he hated, had set alight in his heart. Against such a man and such a policy, was not everything fair?
Under such conditions, the duty and the inclinations of Government House went hand-in-hand. Suddenly, in the midst of an apparently peaceful session, came what the Governor considered an unhallowed combination between a discontented section of Perry's party, and the Opposition under Medland's leadership.
I must be just as cordial as I was with Perry. That's why it's so important that Mary should be " "Reasonable?" suggested Dick. "Well, yes," said Lord Eynesford. "How does Perry take it?" "Oh, I don't think he minds much. He thinks Medland's gang will soon fall to pieces and he'll come back. Besides, the K.C.M.G. softens the blow." "Ah!
It was not strange that the Government were beaten by three votes, that only one of those wavering men voted with his old party at last, but it was strange that when this result was announced, and Medland's followers settled sturdily in their seats to endure the celebration of the triumph, the celebration did not come.
He was of course aware how widely the judgment of many would differ from his, and when his mind was directed to the political aspect of the situation, he acknowledged the gravity of the disclosure. But honestly he could not pretend to think it a thing which should alter or lessen the esteem or love in which Medland's friends held him.
Before he could finish his sentence, Kilshaw darted up to him, and caught him by the arm. "Not yet, you fool," he whispered, drawing the angry man away. Benham yielded, and Kilshaw caught Medland's look of surprise. "Come, Mr. Benham," he said aloud, "you and Mr. Medland must settle your differences, if you have any, elsewhere." Medland glanced sharply at him, but accepted the cue.
Puttock and he were not congenial spirits. "We are sending a deputation to you," said Mrs. Puttock, directly Medland's change of position gave her an opportunity. He emptied his glass of champagne, and asked, "Which of your many 'We's, Mrs. Puttock?" "Why, the W.T.A.A." "I won't affect ignorance Women's Total Abstinence Association." "The enthusiasm this afternoon was enormous. Of course Mr.
"It's an added grace in a pretty girl," said Sir John. "I said I was practical," observed Miss Scaife. "But you need no added graces," he returned, smiling. "A palpable evasion!" Some days had passed since Medland's interview with Alicia. He had left Kirton the morning after, and, as the day of the election drew nearer and nearer, news of him came from all parts of the colony.
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