Well, "economists" make stir immense,
But in spite of most Draconic manner,
Hardly ever seem to _save_--a "tanner."
So that one is prone to think indeed,
In succession they do _not_--"succeed!"
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"A LEGGE UP."--The new Bishop of LICHFIELD.
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[Illustration: "THE DILEMMA."
(_NEW ADAPTATION OF AN OLD IRISH STORY_.)
H-RC-RT. "HILLO, JOE! I'VE GOT HIM!"
CH-MB-RL-N. "ALL RIGHT; BRING HIM ALONG THEN!"
H-RC-RT. "BUT HE _WON'T COME!_"
CH-MB-RL-N. "THEN LEAVE HIM, AND COME AWAY!"
H-RC-RT. "BUT _HE WON'T LET ME!!!_"]
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VOCES POPULI.
DILATORY DINNERS.
SCENE--_The Grounds of a certain Exhibition. On this particular
evening, there has been a slight hitch in the culinary arrangements,
and the relations between the Chef and the Waiters are apparently
strained. Enter an Egotistic Amphitryon, followed by a meek and
youthful Guest._
_The Egotistic Amphitryon_ (_concluding an harangue_).
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