What was all the silly fuss about?
The County people could open the gates in half-an-hour if they wanted.

It was a demonstration--a protest--a case to go to the Courts on.

He had principles--if no one else had.

And if they weren't other people's principles, what did it matter?
He was ready to stand by them, to go to prison for them.

He folded his arms magnificently.
Pamela laughed excitedly, and shook her head.
'Oh, no, father, you won't be a hero--only a laughing-stock! That's what Desmond minds so much.