Framley Parsonage Chapter XX - Harold Smith in the Cabinet

In which the newly appointed cabinet minister Harold Smith experiences both the pride and the prickly challenges of his office, grappling with the sting of unkind criticism and the curious intrigues of high society. Meanwhile, at a lively dance hosted by Mrs. Harold Smith, the delicate negotiations of youthful affection and maternal hopes unfold quietly amidst the whirl of the polished London season.