That the Duke of Omnium was there was quite a matter of course.
Indeed in these days Lady Glencora seldom separated herself far, or for
any long time, from her husband's uncle, doing her duty to the head of her
husband's family in the most exemplary manner. People, indeed, said that
she watched him narrowly, but of persons in high station common people
will say anything. It was at any rate certain that she made the declining
years of that great nobleman's life comfortable and decorous. Madame Max
Goesler was also at Matching, a lady whose society always gave
gratification to the duke. And Mr. Palliser was also there, taking the
rest that was so needful to him; by which it must be understood that after
having worked all day he was able to eat his dinner and then only write a
few letters before going to bed, instead of attending the House of Commons
till two or three o'clock in the morning; but his mind was still deep in
quints and semi-tenths. His great measure was even now in committee. His
hundred and second clause had been carried, with only nine divisions
against him of any consequence. Seven of the most material clauses had no
doubt been postponed, and the great bone of contention as to the two
superfluous farthings still remained before him; nevertheless he fondly
hoped that he would be able to send his bill complete to the House of
Lords before the end of July.
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