8/18 "Yes," he said, "I think he will give up his seat. That is his purpose, though I think it is unnecessary." "Let Mr.Lopez have it." "Mr.Lopez!" "Yes;--he is a clever man, a rising man, a man that is sure to do well, and who will be of use to you. Just take the trouble to talk to him. It is assistance of that kind that you want. You Ministers go on shuffling the old cards till they are so worn out and dirty that one can hardly tell the pips on them." "I am one of the dirty old cards myself," said the Duke. |