I beg pardon for having spoken of, or rather hinted at, the need for a resort to arms.
That is never a pleasant hint among gentlemen.

I should like to hear how this awful problem presents itself to you, a clergyman of, sir, I am glad to know, my own church." "Yes, that is always pleasant to hear," said Rivers.

"There at least we are on common ground.

I dislike these discussions, Mr.Grey, but I cannot leave you without a reply, although in this house (and he meant the hint to have its future usefulness) politics are rarely discussed." "Indeed!" exclaimed Grey.

"At home we talk little else.