EGERTON.--"It is a misfortune which the Government cannot remember when the question is whether the trade of the town itself is to be served or injured." MR.

MAYOR.--"Well, I guess you speak handsome, sir.

But you'd be glad to have two members to support ministers after the next election." MR.

EGERTON (smiling).--"Unquestionably, Mr.Mayor." MR.

MAYOR.--"And I can do it, Mr.Egerton.I may say I have the town in my pocket; so I ought,--I spend a great deal of money in it.