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 one right side, and practical men do not waste time in looking at any other. In a political problem the side that makes for increase of business and stability of business is the right side."

Sir George signified his approval.

"It must be comfortable to feel as sure of anything as you do, Corbitt," said Stranleigh. "If I take an opposite view about the House of Lords, my view must be wrong, I suppose?"

"Of course."

Stranleigh rose, walked over to a writing-table, penned a few lines on a sheet of club paper, and returned.

"Corbitt, get that put into legal form, and I'll sign it. It gives Sir George Selwyn and yourself complete control of Selwyn's Bank. Thus you see any political vagaries of mine shall not be allowed to intrude themselves into the directors'-room."

"Politically, what do you intend to do?" asked Sir George, gravely.

"I shall endeavour to assist the party opposed to the House of Lords."

"Yes, but how?"

"I thought at first of resigning my seat in the House of Lords, and getting adopted as a candidate