But since you say you agree with your colleagues, perhaps it comes to the same thing.

Now, you must not suppose I want to sell the town, and that I can change and chop my politics for my own purpose.

No such thing! I don't like the sitting members; I'm all for progressing, but they go too much ahead for me; and since the Government is disposed to move a little, why, I'd as lief support them as not.

But, in common gratitude, you see," added the mayor, coaxingly, "I ought to be knighted! I can keep up the dignity, and do credit to his Majesty." MR.

EGERTON (without looking up from his papers).--"I can only refer you, sir, to the proper quarter." MR.