A CABINET COUNCIL RECORD.
Reading edition
The St. James's Gazette, in giving the news of the Cabinet Council meeting last Thursday, said, "Mr. John Morley left at 12.30, and Mr. Fowler a few minutes later; but a messenger was almost immediately despatched to call the last-named Minister back, and he returned to the Council Room, and remained until 12.35, when the Council broke up."
12.30—Mr. Morley leaves.
12.33, i.e. "a few minutes later"—Mr. Fowler leaves.
12.33½—Messenger sent after Mr. Fowler.
12.34¼—Messenger returns with Mr. Fowler.
12.34¼—Discussion with Mr. Fowler.
12.35—Cabinet Council breaks up.
So you see a good deal may happen in five minutes.
AN AUTHORITY ON FASHION.
Jones (who has come to stay the night at Little Peddlington Hall, and finds he's forgotten to bring his white ties). "I want some White Evening Ties, please."
The Village Draper. "I'm sorry we 'aven't got any in Stock, Sir. You see the White Tie Season has 'ardly commenced!"