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Trim. It will be a devilish close run I see!—yet I think we might manage some of them (Pause), Does anybody know Turnstile?

Marquis. Never heard of him!

Lord George. (Mumbling). The reform Member for Puddledock, isn't he?— the author of a book on Pinmaking, and things of that kind. An ironmonger in Newgate-street!

Trim. No, no! Member for Shoreditch;—with Smooth, the Colonial Secretary!

Lord Charles. (Taking the cigar from his mouth.) I think I've heard something of him at Cambridge: he was Newtonian Professor of Chemistry when I was at College.

Trim. Can't we talk him over?

Lord Charles. No, no! he is too sharp for that.

Trim. Will anybody speak to him?—and if he won't vote with us, keep him out of the way.

Marquis. Perhaps a hint at an appointment!—

Lord Charles. Nor that either; he is a fellow of some spirit; and devilish proud.