What we want is the co-operation of a _neighbourhood_, especially of its leading citizens.

However, I explained all this to you--there is no need to discuss it.

Will you look at the list ?" Still holding it, he ran his finger over it, commenting here and there.
She stood beside him; the sleeve of his gown brushed her black cloak; and under his perfect composure there beat a wild exultation in his power--without any apology, any forgiveness--to hold her there, alone with him, listening--her proud head stooped to his--her eye following his with this effort of anxious attention.
She made a few hurried remarks on the names, but her knowledge of the county was naturally not very serviceable.

He folded up the paper and put it back.
"I think we understand," he said.

"You will do what you can in the only quarter"-- he spoke slowly--"that can really aid, and you will communicate with me at the House of Commons?
I shall do what I can, of course, when the moment comes, in Parliament, and meanwhile I shall start the matter in the Press--our best hope.