[Mr. HEALY said he did not deny that after five years of
liberal education the present Chief Secretary had greatly
improved.... In reply to Mr. BALFOUR's inquiry, whether he
could count upon Mr. HEALY's support in a Local Government
Bill for Ireland, Mr. HEALY replied, "Certainly!"]
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Ah! Spur, whip, and bridle are all very well,
For a rider's equipment includes some "Coercion,"
But Jehu may need an additional spell,
Whether riding a race or for simple diversion.
There are reasons for giving a racer his head,
And some flocks are driven and others are led.
Improved? Whillaloo! Fancy HEALY the hot
Politely approving of "BALFOUR the Brutal"!
How pleasant to picture the Pig at full trot,
Without that "hard riding" some fancy must suit all!
Too good to be true? That time only can show.
'Tis something that Piggy should _promise_ to "go."
Your Pig is a "gintleman,"--take him aright;
Or so those maintain who best know the 'cute creature.
If you make him "eat stick" in excess he'll show fight.
The goad and the snout-ring we've tried. This new feature--
A lure in advance--may be worth being tried.
That Piggy _can_ go--and this rider _can_ ride!
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