PUNCH.--And, I see, on very proper material. Read, Robert, read.
PEEL.--(_In a mild voice and with a slight blush._)--"First Lord of the
Treasury, and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Robert Peel!"
PUNCH.--Of course. Well?
PEEL.--"First Lord of the Admiralty--Duke of Buckingham."
PUNCH.--An excellent man for the Admiralty. He has been at sea in politics
all his life.
PEEL.--"Secretary for Foreign Affairs--Earl of Aberdeen."
PUNCH.--An admirable person for Foreign Affairs, especially if he
transacted 'em in Sierra Leone. Proceed.
PEEL.--"Lord Lieutenant of Ireland--Lord Wharncliffe."
PUNCH.--Nothing could be better. Wharncliffe in Ireland! You might as well
appoint a red-hot poker to guard a powder magazine. Go on.
PEEL.--"Secretary for Home Department--Goulburn."
PUNCH.--A most domestic gentleman; will take care of home, I am sure. Go
on.
PEEL.--"Lord Chancellor--Sir William Follett."
PUNCH.--A capital appointment: Sir William loves the law as a spider loves
his spinning; and for the same reason Chancery cobwebs will be at a
premium.
PEEL.--"Secretary for the Colonies--Lord Stanley."
PUNCH.
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