8/16 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. |