In certain matters, in the administration of the Labour Companies, for example, they have been unwise.

They have given endless opportunities.

Already we of the popular party were agitating for reforms--when your waking came.
Came! If it had been contrived it could not have come more opportunely." He smiled.

"The public mind, making no allowance for your years of quiescence, had already hit on the thought of waking you and appealing to you, and--Flash!" He indicated the outbreak by a gesture, and Graham moved his head to show that he understood.
"The Council muddled--quarrelled.

They always do.