The assizes come on in little more than a fortnight, worse luck! so that the time is short--" And he went on to explain that, by taking an evening train back to Widrington, he could get the following (Saturday) morning with the solicitor in charge of the case, and be back in Birmingham, thanks to the convenience of a new line lately opened, in time for the second meeting of the congress, which was fixed for the early afternoon.
He spoke with great cordiality and persuasiveness.

Among the men who surrounded him, his youth, good looks, and easy breeding shone out conspicuous.

In the opinion of Wilkins, indeed, who followed his every word and gesture, he was far too well dressed and too well educated.

A day would soon come when the labour movement would be able to show these young aristocrats the door.

Not yet, however.
"Well, I thowt you wouldn't dine with us," he said, turning away with a blunt laugh.
Bennett's mild eye showed annoyance.