[Illustration: "Crude and wasteful."]
_Thursday._--Scotch Members made a night of it. Great muster of the Clans.
Government have L265,000 to make over to Scotland in relief of Local
Taxation and promotion of Education. Scotch Members don't object to the
money, but take exception to its plan of distribution. Member after Member
rises from Opposition Benches, biting at hand that proffers the boon.
"Crude and wasteful," BUCHANAN calls this scheme, and Scotch Members
lustily cheer.
A capital debate of its kind, but not picturesque; Benches empty, only the
LORD-ADVOCATE on the Treasury Bench.
"I'll tell you how you can manage these fellows, my dear CASABLANCA," said
JEMMY LOWTHER, crossing the Gangway, and seating himself for a moment by
the solitary Minister.
"Beg your pardon, my name is PEARSON."
"Of course," said JEMMY, "I know very well; only a quotation; thinking of
the Boy who stood on the burning deck, whence all but he had fled, doncha.
Was going to tell you how you can get out of this trouble. Fellows opposite
righteously indignant at your proposed disposition of money. Very well; you
get up, say you're sorry to have offended; had no idea you'd made such a
mistake; only atonement you can offer is to withdraw the proposed grant
altogether.
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