It was like trying different kinds of soap to whiten the skin of a negro.

The patient was incurable.

Her ailment was nothing but natural perversity, aggravated by religious delusions; and the root of her disorder could never be known till she was subjected to a _post mortem_ examination, for which it was hoped emigration, and the help of improving landlords, would soon afford an opportunity.

In the meantime, the strait waistcoat must be put on, to keep the patient from doing mischief.
But at length a great physician arose, who declared that this state of things should not continue; the honour, if not the safety, of England demanded that the treatment should be reversed.

Mr.Gladstone understands the case of Ireland, and he has courage to apply the proper remedies.