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 with a million of opium in each pocket, denouncing corruption, and bellowing free trade."

"But they do not care much for free trade in the old borough?" said Lord Marney.

"No, it was a mistake," said Egremont, "and the cry was changed the moment my opponent was on the ground. Then all the town was placarded with 'Vote for McDruggy and our young Queen,' as if he had coalesced with her Majesty."

"My mother must have been in despair," said Lord Marney.

"We issued our placard instantly of 'Vote for our young Queen and Keremont,' which was at least more modest, and turned out more popular."

"That I am sure was my mother," said Lord Marney.

"No," said Egremont; "it was the effusion of a far more experienced mind. My mother was in hourly communication with head quarters, and Mr. Taper sent down the cry by express."

"Peel, in or out, will support the Poor Law," said Lord Marney, rather audaciously, as he