CHAPTER II 



ADJOURNED DEBATE. — THE MASTER AT COTTONWOOL'S 



OR bre\it3''s sake, we will con- 

 dense the proceedings of the 

 evening into the potted- 

 game sort of style some in- 

 genious gentleman about the 

 House of Commons adopt 

 towards the windy proceed- 

 ings therein, for the accom- 

 modation of political club 

 lobbies. 



We don't print ours in 



columns, because it is not convenient. We hope the omission 



will not be considered a breach of privilege. 



Eight o'clock. — Cottonwool returns thanks for the honour 

 they have done him in drinking his health, &c. ; drinks all 

 theirs ; port and claret ordered. — Observations. Party quite 

 sober. Pigskin asleep. 



Half-past Eight. — Host gives " Success to foxhunting." 

 Bumper toast. Pigskin accused of taking a back hand ; Pig 

 replies ! division ; 13 to i. Pigskin voting ; ordered, " song or 

 salt and water ; " song preferred ; " We won't go home till 



