Labby intervened at this psychological moment by reading that extract from the account in the _Pall Mall Gazette_ which fixed Mr.Fisher's responsibility under his own hand, and it was seen that something would have to be done.

Then--and not till then--did Mr.
Fisher speak and make his apology.

Mr.Logan--who had very properly refused to take the initiative--then made a very brief but a very handsome explanation of what he had done, and after a few lofty words from Mr.Gladstone and the Speaker the matter was allowed to drop into the dark abyss of oblivion.

But we can't forget it.
[Sidenote: Messrs.

McCorquodale & Co.] On August 3rd there was a most instructive and important little debate on a Labour question.