We never spoke in the House, excepting once, that I can remember, when a few words passed between us in the lobby.

I have sat close to him when many men of whom I knew nothing have introduced themselves to me to shake hands, and congratulate me after making a speech, and he has never said a single word.

I know that it is jealousy, because I am not the first man whom he has used in this way.

During the debate on the Catholic claims he was so enraged because Lord Plunket had made a very splendid display, and because the Catholics had chosen Sir Francis Burdett instead of him to bring the Bill forward, that he threw every difficulty in its way.

Sir Francis once said to him: "Really, Mr.-- you are so jealous that it is impossible to act with you." I never will serve in an Administration of which he is the head.