human
But Levy, said Avenel, candidly,
gpt
I never saw a man with less; no prejudice even against Levy.
human
No, not a bit of it! Every one says he's a Jew; he says he's not. I don't care a button what he is. His money is English--that's enough for any man of a liberal turn of mind. His charges, too, are moderate. To be sure, he knows I shall pay them; only what I don't like in him is a sort of way he has of _mon-chering_ and my-good-fellowing one, to do things quite out of the natural way of that sort of business. He knows I have got parliament influence. I could return a couple of members for Screwstown, and one, or perhaps two, for Lansmere, where I have of late been cooking up an interest; and he dictates to--no, not _dictates_--but tries to _humbug_ me into putting in his own men. However, in one respect we are likely to agree. He says you want to come into Parliament. You seem a smart young fellow; but you must throw over that stiff red tapist of yours, and go with Public Opinion, and--Myself.
gpt
You are very kind, Avenel; perhaps when we come to compare opinions we may find that we agree entirely. Still, in Egerton's present position, delicacy to him--however, we'll not discuss that now. But you really think I might come in for Lansmere--against the L'Estrange interest, too, which must be strong there?
human
It _was_ very strong, but I've smashed it, I calculate.
gpt
Would a contest there cost very much?
human
Well, I guess you must come down with the ready. But, as you say, time enough to discuss that when you have squared your account with 'delicacy;' come to me then, and we'll go into it.