It passed, and once more he only saw the leader of Silverdale.
"Sir," he said, "I did you a wrong when I came here, and with your convictions you would never tolerate me as your successor." There was a rustle of fabric as some of the women moved, and a murmur of uncontrollable astonishment, while those who noticed it, remembered Barrington's gasp.

It expressed absolute bewilderment, but in another moment he smiled.
"Sit down, Lance," he said.

"You need make no speeches.

We expect better things from you." Winston stood very still.

"It was the simple truth I told you, sir," he said.