Men Like Gods by H.G. Wells

Came a pause. The Earthlings looked at one another and their gaze seemed to converge upon Mr. Cecil Burleigh. That statesman feigned to be unaware of the general expectation. "Rupert," he said. "Won't _you_?"

-"I reserve my comments," said Mr. Catskill. "Father Amerton, you are accustomed to treat of other worlds."