I was thinking whether I couldn't mention the matter to-night in the House of Commons.

You see it has got into the papers that I mean to speak, and perhaps I ought to make use of the opportunity.' Fielding jumped at the idea.

'By Jove, yes,' he said.

'I should think, in fact, the directors of the Company will rather expect it.' They walked together until they reached the corner of Parliament Street; there they stopped.
'I am awfully sorry, Drake,' said Fielding.

'I behaved like a blackguard.' Drake again cut him short.