The Exiles of Faloo by Barry Pain

Mr Bassett had made the commonest mistake of political speakers; he had supposed that the argument which appealed most strongly to himself would appeal most strongly to his audience. He had appealed to fear. Dr Soames Pryce was not a timid man, and he resented what he regarded as an attempt to scare him.

"I vote against the election of Mr Smith to this club," said Dr Pryce, bluntly.