Kieran was trawling for information on the suffrage bill; he was lucky that this was technically part of his job. He recognized Berkwood because he had made a habit out of knowing what members of the committee looked like. He cornered Berkwood with efficiency and asked a leading question, smiling good-naturedly at the rebuke of the other man.

"But do you like it?" Kieran asked. He felt like he could get something out of Berkwood — and never mind if it was for the Prophet or just for Jude.