The party's in for a long period out of office.
That's obvious.

Look at the majority against us.

We want the young blood--not the old hacks--so that when we come in again we shall have a band of trained men in the heyday of their powers.

Of course I know--it's my business to know--what generally you have done for the Young England League, but I missed your speech at Flickney Heath in the autumn.

You had an immense success, hadn't you ?" "They seemed pleased with what I had to say," replied Paul modestly.
"When did you hear about it ?" "Last night." "The Winwoods are the dearest people in the world," said Paul, walking warily, "but they are prejudiced in my favour." "It wasn't the Winwoods." The beautiful truth flashed upon Paul.
"Then it was the Princess Zobraska." The other laughed.