I wish to heavens you was a colonist,' sais he; 'if you were, I would offer you a government.' "'I don't doubt it,' sais I; 'seein' that your department have advanced or rewarded so many colonists already.' But I don't think he heard that shot, and I warn't sorry for it; for it's not right to be a pokin' it into a perlite man, is it?
"'I must tell the Queen that story of _the Gander Pulling_,' sais he; 'I like it amazingly.

It's a capital caricature.

I'll send the idea to H.
B.Pray name some day when you are disengaged; I hope you will give me the pleasure of dining with me.

Will this day fortnight suit you ?' "'Thank you,' sais I, 'I shall have great pleasure.' "He railly was a gentlemany man that.

He was so good natured, and took the joke so well, I was kinder sorry I played it off on him.