| Here's Timothy Healy, Who spoke too freely. | Here's Mr. de Lisle, Who "didn't even smile." (A Fancy Portrait.) |
Seemed all over now. De Lisle proposed to offer few observations. Smartly rapped on head by Courtney, and resumed seat. Then Division. Whilst House cleared, De Lisle took opportunity to have little conversation with Courtney. Tim watched him with lowering eyes. The Division takes about ten minutes. Supposing he and De Lisle were to pair, go on the Terrace, and have it out? Happy Thought. Suggest it to De Lisle. Swooped down on him while talking to Courtney in chair, and plainly propounded proposition.
"Come out!" he said, in blood-curdling whisper. "Come out, if you are a man. If you interrupt me again, I'll break your neck."
This conclusive, but as argumentative process not recognised in House. De Lisle went out by a door other than that affected by Tim. Chairman said nothing, but as soon as Members returned from Division Lobby sent for Speaker, and reported circumstances to him. So Tim was suspended. Now partially anticipating the Recess. House practically empty. To-night filled up for this scene. After it was over, Benches cleared again, there being nothing more interesting than business to the fore.
Business done.—Committee on Land Bill.
"When found, make a note of for Tit Bits."
Friday.—Captain Bunsby appeared in House to-night. Took familiar and graceful form of Richard Temple. Some one questioned him as to what would London School Board do if the Pensions Bill promoted by it did not pass this Session? Would they terminate engagements for purpose of compelling their servants to come within provisions of Bill?
"Sir," said Sir Richard, casting killing glance at Ladies' Gallery, "whether the Board shall see fit to exercise their power is a question which no man can answer; and, if so be, wherefore? Why, Sir, because the Board will never form a decision on contingencies which have not yet arisen."
House delighted. Roared with laughter.