"capable," but more experienced, more fatherly men than yourself.

[He turns, they look at one another. His tone almost touched
contempt--hers was veiled anger.]

GEOFFREY THAT'S the danger. It may come to a real fight.

ANNYS [Upon her also the fear has fallen.] It must not. [She
flings her arms around him.] We must show the world that man and
woman can meet--contend in public life without anger, without
scorn.

GEOFFREY [He folds her to him.] The very words sound ugly, don't
they?

ANNYS It would be hideous. [She draws away.] How long will the
election last?

GEOFFREY Not long. The writ will be issued on Wednesday.
Nomination on Monday--polling, I expect, on Saturday. Puts me in
mind--I must prepare my election address.

ANNYS I ought to be getting on with mine, too, I suppose.

GEOFFREY It ought to be out by to-morrow.

ANNYS [With inspiration.] We'll do yours first. [She wonders why
he hesitates.]

GEOFFREY "We?" Shan't I have to do it alone--this time?