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The Celt and Saxon

CHAPTER X
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What should I be saying in Parliament ?' 'Is Con at all likely, do you think, Philip ?' 'He might: and become the burlesque Irishman of the House.

There must be one, and the lot would be safe to fall on him.' 'Isn't he serious about it ?' 'Quite, I fancy; and that will be the fun.

A serious fellow talking nonsense with lively illustrations, is just the man for House of Commons clown.

Your humorous rogue is not half so taking.

Con would be the porpoise in a fish tank there, inscrutably busy on his errand and watched for his tumblings.


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