But, dear old friend, it was you and the open road that first set me on the patriotic lay, and there's not a voter in Hickney Heath who can vote as you can--for his own private and particular trained candidate." Jane, for reasons unconjectured, did not reply.

But from Barney Bill, who, it must be remembered, had leanings toward literature, he received a postcard with the following inscription: "Paul, Hif I can help you konker the Beastes of Effesus I will.

Bill." And then began the furious existence of an electioneering campaign.

His side had a clear start of the Radicals, who found some hitch in the choice of their candidate.

The Young England League leaped into practical enthusiasm over their champion.