Chamberlain vice Rosebery! What fun!
The change means order, peace, and lots of tin for us.
What are the Derbies twain young Primrose won
To the New Markets many Joe will win for us?
"AFTER THE CALL WAS OVER."
(Notes for an Additional Chapter to the History of Hullibulgaria.)
The Deputation did their very best. They were most anxious to make things smooth. "He whom they desired to obey" would wear an inferior sort of crown, robes of cotton-backed velvet, trimmed with imitation fur. He would not give away orders—he would only take them. He would not command the army, save as an agent acting under direction from the Master. There is nothing he would not do to secure the goodwill of his great, his benevolent, his all-powerful Master.
The Bear was very amiable. The Bear was pleased with the Deputation and with the nation they represented. And having said this, there was nothing further for the Bear to say.
"But, most powerful of powers, most clement of sovereignties," urged the Deputation, "there is another matter needing decision. How about the Prince?"
"What Prince?" softly murmured the Bear, in a tone of curiosity combined with astonishment.
"The Prince we wish to serve," explained the Deputation; "the Prince who desires to serve you."
"Have you read the Treaty of Berlin?" asked Bruin. "It is a most excellent agreement, and deserves special attention. Does the name of any Prince appear therein?"