PEEL.--"Secretary for Foreign Affairs--_Gold dust Solomons_."

PUNCH.--Show me a better man. Consider the many dear relations he has

abroad; and then his admirable knowledge of the rates of exchange? Think of

his crucible. Why, he'd melt down all the crowns of Europe into a coffee

service for our gracious Queen, and turn the Pope's tiara into coral bells

for the little Princess! And I ask you if such feats ain't the practical

philosophy of all foreign policy? Go on.

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