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does not look for in a professional politician "We were at Eton

together, anda great deal of each other afterward, though he

went into the army, and I, for my sins, fell into politics He is one of

the best of fellows, an Admirable Crichton, at once the envy and the

despair of his co that Selbie

doesn't do, and he does all things well--the best shot, the best rider,

the best fencer, the best dancer of his set, and the best-hearted Poor

old chap!"

It was evident that he had, in his enthusiasotten his

auditor

"Where is he now?" asked Nell "I heard Lady Angleford say that he is

abroad"

"Yes No one knohere he is He has disappeared It sounds a strong

word, but it is the only one that willhe could do When a hted, and his

ladylove has jilted him----"

Nell turned quickly She had tried to reraph she had read to Drake, but she could not