From the report of a breach of promise case:—

"The engagement came about through a chance meeting in Richmond Park in the summer of 117."—Daily Herald.

Despite the happy case of Jacob and Rachel, we never have approved of these long engagements.


A PAYING GAME.

When Belgium lay beneath your heel

To prove the law that Might is Right,

And Innocence, without appeal,

Must serve your scheme of Schrecklichkeit,