The audience of "the Sleuth Hound of Coercion"-- as Mr.Carson is usually called--if it was select, was at the same time, enthusiastic and appreciative.

The little band of Unionists, who get very cold comfort, as a rule, during these hard times, sate steadily in their seats and eagerly welcomed and warmly cheered Mr.
Carson.

Behind him, too, was a pretty strong band of Tories, and Mr.
Balfour sate throughout his entire speech listening to it with the keenest and most evident appreciation.

I have already described the appearance of Mr.Carson and the impression he makes upon me; curiously enough, this impression was confirmed by an experience that afternoon.

I happened to stand at a point of the House where I saw Mr.Carson from profile as he was speaking.