regard; we can still call ourselves BEATTY'S boys and hide our blushes
when the people sing 'Rule, Britannia.' You must see that this is the
only large-hearted way of looking at the matter."

"Bunbury, old sailor," I said, swallowing a lump in my throat, "you
have done me good; you have made me feel ashamed of myself."

* * * * *

There can be no doubt that Bunbury is right. I am so convinced of it
that when next my tailor inquires anxiously what steps are being taken
for the distribution of prize-money I shall put the matter to him just
as Bunbury put it to me. He is certain to understand.

* * * * *

=Commercial Candour.=

"The newest fashions are now being displayed in ----'s new
dress salons, so that it is an easy matter to select an entire
winter outfit with the minimum of ease."--_Evening Paper_.

* * * * *

"Sir Harry Johnston's 'The Gay Donkeys' has passed its fifth
edition in London."--_Australian Magazine_.

A clear case for the S.P.C.A. (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Authors).