["'We were caught in a snowdrift' was Mr. GLADSTONE'S
explanation. 'In Scotland they would have cleared it away in
no time, but here they are not accustomed to deal with snow;'
and, with upright bearing, and carrying a travelling rug which
he refused to give up to a servant, he marched out of the
station with a springy gait."--_Central News Telegram from
Cannes._]
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