[Mr. CHAMBERLAIN, from the study of a certain "Liberal
Leaflet" triumphantly draws the large conclusion that the
Gladstonians have "dropped Home Rule."]
To "ride the high horse," my brave Brummagem boy,
Is doubtless, to you, a delight and a joy;
But little avails that equestrian quest,
If the fruit of your ride is the merest "mare's nest."
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APPROPRIATE FOR THE SULTRY SUMMER WEATHER.--The revival of _Drink_, at
Drury Lane. It ought to be "iced drink."
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"PALMAM QUI MERUIT, FERAT!"
[Illustration: "It takes time to get ever such journeys and such
experiences."--_Mrs. Grimwood on her Manipur adventures._]