yourself. Become intoxicated, put yourself within the clutches of the
law, and then see whether his Lordship will assume the black cap."

"You are very good," returned the would-be homicide, "but I have
one difficulty. When I make up my mind to remove a person by
unconventional means (for choice, a carving-knife), and consume the
necessary amount of alcohol to insure intoxication--"

"Yes," interjected the Lawyer, who had now opened the outer door.

"I find, on reaching intoxication, that I have entirely forgotten the
identity of the man I have marked for my victim. Then I have got to
grow sober before I can remember who it is. Annoying, isn't it?"

And, wishing the Eminent Counsel a pleasant holiday, the visitor
disappeared into the Inner Temple.

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[Illustration: AT THE SOUTH SEA-SIDE.]

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THE HAT TO THE PARASOL.

(_A SCHERZO IN NOBS AND STICKS._)

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Reflection polished of highbred