"He is a political humbug, the greatest of all humbugs; a man
who swaggers about London clubs and consults solemnly about
his influence, and in the country is a nonentity."
"Well, that can't be said of Lord Clarinel," rejoined Lady
Firebrace.
"And have you been defending me against Lord Clarinel's
attacks?" inquired Mr Jermyn.
"No; but I am going to Wemsbury, and then I have no doubt I
shall have the opportunity."
"I am going to Wemsbury myself," said Mr Jermyn.
"And what does Lord Clarinel think of your pledge about the
pension list?" said Lady Firebrace daunted but malignant.
"He never told me," said Mr Jermyn.
"I believe you did not pledge yourself to the ballot?"
inquired Lady Firebrace with an affected air of
inquisitiveness.
"It is a subject that requires some reflection," said Mr
Jermyn. "I must consult some profound politician like Lady
Firebrace. By the bye, you told my mother that the
conservatives would have a majority of fifteen. Do you think
they will have as much?" said Mr Jermyn with an innocent air,
it now being notorious that the whig administration had a
majority of double that amount.
"I said Mr Tadpole gave us a majority of fifteen," said Lady
Firebrace.
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