In a word, we have been working
together to prevent you from passing the Navy Increase Bill."
Sir Andrew's face bloomed with brilliant color. His body shook with
suppressed emotion.
"My dear sir!" he cried, "you should spend more time at the House and
less at your Club. The Navy Bill was brought up on its third reading
at eight o'clock this evening. I spoke for three hours in its favor.
My only reason for wishing to return again to the House to-night was
to sup on the terrace with my old friend, Admiral Simons; for my work
at the House was completed five hours ago, when the Navy Increase
Bill was passed by an overwhelming majority."
The Baronet rose and bowed. "I have to thank you, sir," he said, "for
a most interesting evening."
The American shoved the wine-card which Joseph had given him toward
the gentleman with the black pearl.
"You sign it," he said.
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