Incumbent.  Perhaps we might hear you later.  If you were kind enough to raise your objections in the Vestry, it would be—­

Counsel (interrupting).  Pardon me, that would scarcely be satisfactory.  We do not wish any hole-and-corner agitation.  I am instructed by my client to say, that he courts the fullest investigation.  Now, the facts are these:—­

    [Gives the facts, and ends an eloquent speech with a
    magnificent peroration.

Incumbent.  In consequence of the rather long argument of our dear and learned brother, the customary quarter of an hour’s sermon will not be given on this occasion. [Curtain.

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AL FRESCO OPERA.—­Cavalleria Rusticana at the Royal Shaftesbury, and Le Reve in the Winter (Covent) Garden kept by Ex-Sheriff DRURIOLANUS.  “About the latter,” says Sir DRURIOLANUS, “some enthusiasts quite rave.  See?” (Exit Ex-Sheriff, to note this down for the forthcoming Pantomime.)

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