six, and the match is won.

"That is my favourite dream."

"No wonder," we said.

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[Illustration: _Mother_. "GEORGE WERE ALWAYS A TURRIBLE ONE TO CLEAN
'ISSELF; BUT THE ARMY DO SEEM TO 'AVE MADE UN WORSE."

_Father_. "AH! 'E GIVES WAY TO IT."]

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[Illustration: _Gambler's Wife (after reading result of the Derby)_.
"TAKE THE PARROT OUTSIDE, NELLIE. THE MASTER WILL BE HOME DIRECTLY
AFTER THE HORSE HE BACKED HAS COME IN LAST."]

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BUSINESS AS USUAL.

Rolling stones like Edward Ross
Never gather any moss.
He was one of those who think it's
Easier to gather trinkets--
Silver watch or golden chain,
Purse or bag or châtelaine;
So that at the age of thirty,