the curs that would snap at our heels; but it's only because he, a wilier
tactician, knows that no practical advantage is to be gained from that kind
of sport. Wait till he thinks the hour has struck, and you'll see he'll not
only let slip the dogs of war, but lead the rush himself."

_Business done._--In Committee of Supply.

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REMBRANDT, TITIEN, VÉLASQUEZ, ET CIE. WHISTLER, SUCCESSEUR.

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Oh, what a catalogue! Whatever made you think
Numbers should mix in a way never seen?
3, that's a flood of milk, 20, a flood of ink,
Touching a gruel-like sea, that's 15.

Next time, to make a delightful variety,
Hang upside down all the works in your show,
Whilst, on their heads, the _élite_ of Society,
Gasp, "_Fin de Siècle_, quite _chic_, don't you know!"

Why play such pranks to draw people who scoff? It is
They to whose critical words you are deaf.
Though in your country you are not a prophet, is
This how you make one, that's spelt with an F?

Strange that the only kind critic you mention
Is French. He compares you with REMBRANDT & CO.;