"Of course," said JEMMY, "I know very well; only a quotation; thinking of
the Boy who stood on the burning deck, whence all but he had fled, doncha.
Was going to tell you how you can get out of this trouble. Fellows opposite
righteously indignant at your proposed disposition of money. Very well; you
get up, say you're sorry to have offended; had no idea you'd made such a
mistake; only atonement you can offer is to withdraw the proposed grant
altogether. Then you'll see how they'll sit up."

"Excellent idea," said LORD-ADVOCATE. "Shall mention it to GOSCHEN when he
comes back--if he ever does," he added with weary voice, looking down the
deserted Bench. Scotch Members, all unconscious of JEMMY LOWTHER'S
machination, went on talking till midnight, when debate stood adjourned.

_Business done._--None.

_Friday._--In Committee of Supply; SAGE OF QUEEN ANNE'S GATE thinks
opportunity favourable for Prince ARTHUR to tell all he knows about
Dissolution. Prince ARTHUR quite agreeable, but really knows nothing.
Radicals look angry at being thus put off; show signs of intention to
discuss the matter. Mr. G. interposes; makes one of his bland speeches;
wouldn't press question now (a suggestion that pleases Ministers);
by-and-by time will come, then we shall see; whereat SAGE and his friends
brighten up; Mr. G. sits down having pleased everybody; storm blown off.

Curious to note the altered condition in atmosphere of House since Mr. G.
came back. Turmoil stopped; restlessness soothed; Ministerial work goes on
smoothly, whilst the GRAND OLD PACIFICATOR looks on benevolently.

"Yes," said PRINCE ARTHUR, uneasily, "this is all very well. He holds back