"General," cried the leader, "your campaign has been crowned with success! Capel Court is itself again! The Stocks have gone up 15, and your success is assured!"
And it was. A week later and he found himself a millionaire!
Mem. from Matabeleland.—Most of the news from the Cape, if not true, is certainly Lo Ben trovato.
EFFECTS OF SHYNESS.
Shy Lady (trying to break the ice). "What a sad thing it all is about this wretched Coal-Strike, isn't it?"
Silent Gentleman (also shy). "Er—yes—er—I almost think that everything that can be said on that subject—er—er—has been said!"