And vote all philosophy slow,
If he's one of the time's "big Bow-wowers,"
My own ANGELINA, say "No!"

He must walk like a Cit in his glory,
Of Money the true modern test,
He must be--yes, of course, dear--a Tory,
(As _partis_ that party are best)
If he knows not the old Carlton's portal,
Then--unless you've a Duke for a beau--
I beg you--for girls are but mortal--
My own ANGELINA, say "No!"

Don't bother about his extraction
Although there's a charm in good birth,
But Wealth yields life's sole satisfaction,
So find out, dear girl, _what he's worth_!
He may be but an oil-striking Yankee,
Eccentric in manners and dress,
But, if he has tin worth a "thankee,"
My own ANGELINA, say "Yes!"

* * * * *

MISTER JACKY'S VADE MECUM FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAYS.

_Question._ What is the chief object you wish to attain during the
Vacation?

_Answer._ To have the best time possible under the most favourable
conditions.

_Q._ Is the comfort of your relations and friends to be taken into
serious account in attaining this desirable end?

_A._ Certainly not; the details to which you refer are unworthy of a
moment's consideration.

_Q._ Have you any objection to upsetting all the household
arrangements on your arrival?

_A._ Unquestionably no. If a morning performance commences at an hour
early enough to require luncheon to be discussed at 12:30, why the
_dejeuner a la fourchette_ (as the French would say) must be
partaken within half-an-hour of noon. In like manner, if an evening
representation begins at seven, the dinner-hour must be put back to
half-past five.

_Q._ If these alterations cause any disturbance of your father's
habits, how would you deal with the matter?

_A._ I would not deal with the matter at all. I would leave all purely
necessary explanations to my mother.

_Q._ During the time of your vacation will you approve of any
dinner-parties?

_A._ I have a rooted objection to such entertainments when the guests
are of my parents' selection. However, I have no objection to a few
fellows, say, like SMITH Major, or BROWN Minor, dropping in to supper
on a Sunday.

_Q._ Assuming that the hour you mention is your parents' favourite
time for peace and quiet, does such an invasion suggest any
reflection?

_A._ No. If my parents have become slow during my enforced absence
from home in the search of knowledge, it is time they s