One of them was Pro-
Greek and the other Pro-Bulgar."
HYACINTH
"The new fashion of introducing the candidate's children into an election
contest is a pretty one," said Mrs. Panstreppon; "it takes away something
from the acerbity of party warfare, and it makes an interesting
experience for children to look back on in after years. Still, if you
will listen to my advice, Matilda, you will not take Hyacinth with you
down to Luffbridge on election day."
"Not take Hyacinth!" exclaimed his mother; "but why not? Jutterly is
bringing his three children, and they are going to drive a pair of Nubian
donkeys about the town, to emphasise the fact that their father has been
appointed Colonial Secretary. We are making the demand for a strong Navy
a special feature in _our_ campaign, and it will be particularly
appropriate to have Hyacinth dressed in his sailor suit. He'll look
heavenly."
"The question is, not how he'll look, but how he'll behave. He's a
delightful child, of course, but there is a strain of unbridled pugnacity
in him that breaks out at times in a really alarming fashion. You may
have forgotten the affair of the little Gaffin children; I haven't.
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