Henstead

Constantine Blair began to look out for a candidate for Henstead and to wonder whether Sir Winterton would again expose himself to the unpleasantness of a contested election; Lady Castlefort must find another Prime Minister, the fighting men another champion, even the Alethea Printing Press Limited a new chairman.

Quisanté Anthony Hope 1898

Imagine my finding side by side in his desk the doctor's letter saying it was certain death to go to Henstead and that report of Professor

Quisanté Anthony Hope 1898

He dropped hints too that the Henstead speech was to be memorable.

Quisanté Anthony Hope 1898

Letters came in great numbers, from political followers, from women prominent in society, from constituents, from old Foster and Japhet Williams at Henstead, even from puissant Lady Castlefort; they wondered, applauded, implored, flattered, in every key of that sweet instrument called praise.

Quisanté Anthony Hope 1898

Imperial League banquet, or of his headache when old Foster's letter followed on the declaration of the poll at Henstead.

Quisanté Anthony Hope 1898

They followed the lead he gave them at Henstead; and even you, dear recluse, know that there was a change of Government last year.

Quisanté Anthony Hope 1898

They arrived in Henstead on Tuesday morning and were plunged at once into a turmoil of business.

Quisanté Anthony Hope 1898

We attack all along the line, and I open the ball at Henstead next week!

Quisanté Anthony Hope 1898

The consternation of Constantine Blair, Lady Castlefort's dismay, the sad gossiping and head-shaking that went on in the streets of Henstead and round old Mr. Foster's comfortable board, witnessed to a side of Quisanté in which Mr.. Baxter did not take much interest.

Quisanté Anthony Hope 1898

"To address a great meeting at Henstead!" said Manton, raising his brows and shaping his lips for a whistle.

Quisanté Anthony Hope 1898