A CABINET COUNCIL RECORD.
The St. James's Gazette, in giving the news of the Cabinet Council meeting last Thursday, said, "Mr. John Morley left at 12.30, and Mr. Fowler a few minutes later; but a messenger was almost immediately despatched to call the last-named Minister back, and he returned to the Council Room, and remained until 12.35, when the Council broke up."
- 12.30—Mr. Morley leaves.
- 12.33, i.e. "a few minutes later"—Mr. Fowler leaves.
- 12.33½—Messenger sent after Mr. Fowler.
- 12.34¼—Messenger returns with Mr. Fowler.
- 12.34¼—Discussion with Mr. Fowler.
- 12.35—Cabinet Council breaks up.
So you see a good deal may happen in five minutes.
