Without some at least of the leading Conservatives, we shall fare badly.

In one word--do you imagine that you can induce Mr.Raeburn and Lord Maxwell to sign ?" Mrs.Boyce watched him keenly.

Marcella sat in frozen paleness.
"I will try," she said at last, with deliberation.
"Then"-- he took up his gloves--"there may be a chance for us.

If you cannot succeed, no one else can.

But if Lord Maxwell and Mr.Raeburn can be secured, others will easily follow.