gentleman! And what is the sign, sir?
(Laughter.) The hon.

member seconds the motion." ("Hear, hear!" from Parrett's.) "Gentlemen of the same party say `Hear, hear!' as much as to say, `We, too, show signs of intelligence!' Do you really, gentlemen?
I could not have believed it.

(Loud laughter.) Why does he second the motion?
Because he's a Parrett's boy, and Mr Bloomfield is a Parrett's boy, and all Parrett's boys say a Parrett's boy ought to be the head of the school! Gentlemen, parrots aren't always to be trusted, even when they show signs of intelligence! (Cheers and laughter.) Don't you believe all a parrot tells you about parrots.

(Laughter.) I prefer the arguments of the gentleman who moved the amendment.

He says he doesn't think Mr Riddell is fit to be captain.