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* Rex Mottram-A Canadian of great ambition, said to be based on Max Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook, a Canadian ; and Brendan Bracken.

Mottram wins a seat in the House of Commons.

Through his marriage to Julia, he connects to the Marchmains as another step on the ladder to the top.

He is disappointed with the results, and he and Julia agree to lead separate lives.