We're caught up in the wheels of an inexorable political machine.

I address my party in the constituency to-night." It was a cold intelligence that spoke, and once more Jane flashed a half-frightened glance at him.

"What I shall say to them, in view of all this, I don't quite know.

I must have half an hour to think." "I know I oughtn't to interfere, Paul," said Jane, "but you mustn't blame Mr.Finn too much.

Although he differs from you in politics and so on, he loves you and is proud of you--as we all are--and looks forward to your great career--I know it only too well.