But, in that case, why vacate it now for Barney Chard?
"Gone Fishing"
James H. Schmitz
This objection to a change was avoided, while a part of the practical inconvenience was removed, by a provision in the Reform Act of 1867 that a person who has been elected to Parliament since he became a minister shall not vacate his seat on account of accepting a different office in the ministry.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell
I'll want an option on every share you have, and I can't offer more than ten per cent royalty; but to compensate for that I'll agree to pay in full or vacate within six months from date.
"Shadow Mountain"
Dane Coolidge