"We are the hub-bub of the Universe."
A distinct infringement of the KAISER'S prerogative.
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"The pilot of the Sopwith single-seater aeroplane dropped his
bombs and made off safely through a hail of anti-aircraft shells,
but not before his observer had been wounded in the arm."--_Daily
Express_.
It is inferred that the observer, in default of other accommodation,
was seated upon the pilot's knee.
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"Many an Englishman who disliked hunting or shooting in July,
1914, would have cheerfully pressed a button if he could thereby
kill 100,000 Germans of military age in July, 1915."--_The English
Review_.
But then, of course, there is no close time for Germans.
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"We were pleased to meet here lately Captain ----, R.E., who
has been in France since near a couple of years and has seen
considerable service in H.M. forces. He left last week en route
for la belle Francaise. We wish the gallant officer all future
military success."--_Scotch Paper_.
Our best wishes for the lady, too.
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"We have sunk more German submarines than ever before. The
Admiralty has begun to see its way to reduce the danger to
proportions, normal and negotiable, like other dangers. If that
is done within the next months the British flee will have gained
the most memorable, though the least evident, victory in all its
annals."--_Observer_.
Good old insect! But what an odd way to spell it.
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[Illustration: A CONSIDERATE FOE.
"IS IT SAFE NOW, MISTER?"
"YES--IT WAS ALL CLEAR AT 9.20."
"GOOD ON 'EM! JEST GAVE MY OLE MAN TIME TO GIT 'IS FINAL."]
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