9/13 It will hardly suffice even for this year; but still coming from him, it is a great deal. It only shows how far a man may be made to go, if only the proper force be applied. After all, it matters very little who are the Ministers." "That is what I have always declared," said Mr.Monk. We don't mind whether it be Lord de Terrier, or Mr.Mildmay, or Mr.Gresham, or you yourself, if you choose to get yourself made First Lord of the Treasury." "I have no such ambition, Turnbull." "I should have thought you had. If I went in for that kind of thing myself, I should like to go to the top of the ladder. |