I can't quite tell you all the particulars because other people are concerned, but I don't think it improbable that I may be in the House before--; well, say in three months' time." "In three months' time!" exclaimed Everett, whose mouth was watering at the prospects of his friend.

"That is what comes from going to stay with the Prime Minister, I suppose." Lopez shrugged his shoulders.

"Upon my word I can't understand you," continued the other.

"It was only the other day you were arguing in this very room as to the absurdity of a parliamentary career,--pitching into me, by George, like the very mischief, because I had said something in its favour,--and now you are going in for it yourself in some sort of mysterious way that a fellow can't understand." It was quite clear that Everett Wharton thought himself ill-used by his friend's success.
"There is no mystery;--only I can't tell people's names." "What is the borough ?" "I cannot tell you that at present." "Are you sure there will be a vacancy ?" "I think I am sure." "And that you will be invited to stand ?" "I am not sure of that." "Of course anybody can stand whether invited or not." "If I come forward for this place I shall do so on the very best interest.

Don't mention it.