Surely a purer patriot never walked!
Surely a fairer fighter never took field!
The man who heard your speech on Ireland's cause
Without warm sympathy, and frank applause,
Must be a—Brookfield!
CHEAP AT ANY PRICE.
Mrs. Britannia (effusively). And now, my dear children, do you know the meaning of Imperial Federation?
Australia (promptly). Yes, dear Mamma. We are all to live as a happy family.
Mrs. Brit. (fondly). Quite right, sweetest. And can you tell me how this is to be managed?