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Introductory work to give these as briefly and simply as possible.

The qualities most needed are common sense, tact, some knowledge of men, women, and politics, and endless patience and perseverance. Much phy­sical endurance is also necessary when it comes to electioneering, and the worker should be able to do a good deal of walking and standing about in the day. In country districts, a bicycle is invaluable, and I have sometimes found a knowledge of driving useful.

To the woman who wishes to make herself useful to her party, a capacity to adapt herself to different circum­stances and different classes of people is also useful. For instance, a worker may find herself the guest of some county magnate, who will place carri­ages at her disposal for her work, will expect her to dress every night for dinner, and will welcome bright, lively talk to help through an otherwise dull evening. On the other hand, she may