It may be remembered that those two
gentlemen had conscientiously left Mr. Daubeny's Cabinet because they
had been unable to support him in his views about the Church. After
such sacrifice on their parts their minds were of course intent on
Church matters. "There doesn't seem to be a doubt about it," said Mr.
Boffin.
"Cantrip won't believe it," said the peer.
"He was at the Colonies with Cantrip, and Cantrip found him very
agreeable. Everybody says that he was one of the pleasantest fellows
going. This makes it out of the question that they should bring in
any Church bill this Session."
"Do you think so?"
"Oh yes;--certainly. There will be nothing else thought of now till
the trial."
"So much the better," said his Lordship. "It's an ill wind that blows
no one any good. Will they have evidence for a conviction?"
"Oh dear yes; not a doubt about it. Fawn can swear to him," said Mr.
Boffin.
Barrington Erle was telling his story for the tenth time when he was
summoned out of the Library to the Duchess of Omnium, who had made
her way up into the lobby.
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