But he was essentially a happy man, and shook off the gloom at once when Phineas spoke of politics.

"So you are coming back to us, Mr.Finn ?" "They tell me I may perhaps get the seat." "I am heartily glad, for you were very useful.

I remember how Cantrip almost cried when he told me you were going to leave him.

He had been rather put upon, I fancy, before." "There was perhaps something in that, your Grace." "There will be nothing to return to now beyond barren honours." "Not for a while." "Not for a long while," said the Duke;--"for a long while, that is, as candidates for office regard time.

Mr.Daubeny will be safe for this Session at least.