I'm steeped in Sanscrit lore, and so must say

I can't see why I should not wear the laurels!

"Quite so," said Punch. "I like your rhyme—and cheek;

Still, there be others yet to hear—next week!"


AN ILL-DIGESTED LESSON.

The Governess. "And now, what is a Parable, Effie?"

Effie (who has got rather muddled). "A Parable? Oh, of course, a Parable is a Heavenly story with an Earthly meaning!"