The Way We Live Now Chapter 45 - Mr Melmotte Is Pressed For Time

In which the fortunes of Mr. Longestaffe become increasingly entwined with those of the formidable Mr. Melmotte, as the London social and financial circles watch the manoeuvrings that precede an impending election with a mixture of curiosity and cautious calculation. Meanwhile, the conduct and concerns of various gentlemen connected to the Mexican Railway board reveal the subtle tensions and expectations that underlie their grand commercial undertakings.