human
Yes, Lady Carbury, I have given it up. It was a matter of course that I should do so when I stood for Parliament. Now that the new member has so suddenly vacated his seat, I shall probably stand again.
gpt
And you are no longer an editor?
human
I have given it up, and I suppose I have now satisfied the scruples of those gentlemen who seemed to think that I was committing a crime against the Constitution in attempting to get into Parliament while I was managing a newspaper. I never heard such nonsense. Of course I know where it came from.
gpt
Where did it come from?
human
Where should it come from but the 'Breakfast Table'? Broune and I have been very good friends, but I do think that of all the men I know he is the most jealous.
gpt
That is so little,
human
It seems to me that no man can be better qualified to sit in Parliament than an editor of a newspaper,--that is if he is capable as an editor.
gpt
No one, I think, has ever doubted that of you.
human
The only question is whether he be strong enough for the double work. I have doubted about myself, and have therefore given up the paper. I almost regret it.
gpt
I dare say you do, said Lady Carbury, feeling intensely anxious to talk about her own affairs instead of his.
human
I suppose you still retain an interest in the paper?
gpt
Some pecuniary interest;--nothing more.
human
Oh, Mr. Alf,--you could do me such a favour!
gpt
Can I? If I can, you may be sure I will.