Possible Clues:

• Without a definite purpose
• Going from one subject to another in a half-hearted way
• Half-hearted, Democrat and Conservative after outcome, both sides having been ousted
• Random duels upset Peel, for one
• Lacking purpose
• Casual young leader excited about enlisting officer
• Unmethodical toys ruled out
• Like small talk, perhaps? Phoney does, truly
• With neither plan nor purpose
• Lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm