They'll pull the old flag down if they can.

But you'll help us to keep it flying.

The Colonies are our hope--we look to the Colonies!" The handsome old man raised an oratorical hand, and looked round on his audience, like one to whom public speaking was second nature.
Anderson made a gesture of assent; he was not really expected to say anything.

Mariette in the background observed the speaker with an amused and critical detachment.
"Your carriage will be round directly, Lord Waynflete," said Philip, "but I don't see why you should go." "My dear fellow--I have to catch the night train.

There is a most important debate in the House of Lords to-morrow." He turned to the Canadian politely.