MAYOR (nodding good-humouredly).--"Why, you see, I don't go along with the Government; you're the best of the bunch.

And may be you'd like to strengthen your own party.

This is quite between you and me, you understand; honour's a jewel!" MR.

EGERTON (with great gravity).--"Sir, I am obliged by your good opinion; but I agree with my colleagues in all the great questions that affect the government of the country, and--" MR.

MAYOR (interrupting him).--"Ah, of course, you must say so; very right.