Elected am I? Well, I am really much obliged.
Oh, certainly, shall be truly delighted to do anything in my power.
Fancy in these hard times that it is a little difficult to increase a
subscription list.
Only too pleased, but must be rather careful not to infringe the
Bribery Acts.
Truly intend to live up to my opinions. Would not alter them for worlds.
Cannot recall everything I said during the heat of the election, and
probably was imperfectly reported.
Do not claim any more liberty of action than to obey the dictates of my
conscience.
Afraid cannot adequately represent every phase of political opinion.
Will give as much satisfaction in Westminster as practicable.
Party arguments are rather superfluous after the contest, and therefore
have to be avoided.
Sorry cannot stay longer in the Division itself, as my presence is
required within the precincts of St. Stephen's.
Would have the greatest pleasure in life to discuss all these matters
of controversy at another time.
Sorry cannot give exact date, but why not say just before the next
General Election?
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MEMORABLE.--Wednesday, July 10th. Evening Fête at Botanical
Gardens. _No Rain!!_
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[Illustration: OLD WARDER WILLIAM.
THE VETERAN (_loquitur_). "DEAR ME! WHAT _HAS_ BECOME OF
HARCOURT?"]
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