My account, therefore, of involvement in some of the political developments of the following sixteen years or so is the account of a man who led the double life of a barrister and a politician, and who, if he achieved any success in either role, owed it all to having the understanding and constant support of a wonderful wife.

to help at a raising

Man caves are better known on the mainland, where space isn't a problem.

At this rate, we'll never get the project done.