has contrived to make an old tale very impressive. In some instances
it is true that I could bring evidence directly in opposition to his,
but on the whole he deserves well for the way in which he has won the
confidence of a class naturally suspicious and silent, and for his
manner of stating his case. Had I for my sins to cram our M.P.'s for
the debates that lie before them, I should feed them liberally upon
_Folk of the Furrow_.

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[Illustration: CONSCIENTIOUS REFEREE ORDERING HIMSELF OFF THE GROUND
FOR BEING HASTY TO AN IMPERTINENT PLAYER.]

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TO MR. CHAMBERLAIN

ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM PUBLIC LIFE.

Not yet the end; only the end of strife.
But now--while still the brave unwearied heart,
Fixed upon England, fain to keep its part
In her Imperial life,

Beats with the old unconquerable pride--
Now leave to younger limbs the dust and palm,
And let the weary body seek the calm
That comes with eventide.

There take your rest within the sunset glow,