"But I'd rather," he added, "go six times to Holloway"

(Will not language like this of J.B. make The Star lament?)

"Than go (which is dirt) to St. Stephen's, or loll away

My time and the People's as Member of Parliament."

Now, Burns, be advised; that is bunkum—you know it.

You "must be a Member"? Pooh, pooh, John, I doubt you.

Short answers are best, so Punch answers you, "Stow it.

Stay away, and we'll try for salvation without you."

There's no "must" in the matter. The goose, John, who flaps his

Vain wings, though at first very fearful he may be,