"SPECIAL" REASONS:
Or, Why They were "Sworn In."
Paterfamilias. "Because I think it's my duty, as a law-abiding citizen, to set a good example."
Mister Tom (his son). "Because I must look after the old Governor, and see he doesn't come to grief."
Mr. Brown, Q.C. "Because I'm not going to let those fellows, Jones and Robinson, think that I shirk the responsibility."
Messrs. Jones, M.D., and Robinson, R.A. "Because we don't mean to be outdone by that fellow Brown."
The West-end Young Man. "Because, you know, I think, on the whole, it's the correct thing to do."
The Primrose-League Young Man. "Because I should very much like to have a real chance of giving a Social Democrat a good whack on the head."
'Arry. "Because it's such a prime lark."
The General Person. "Because everybody seems to be doing it."