No. 38. “The New Departure.”
Reading edition
Hon. Edward Blake’s withdrawal from the new Government very shortly after it had taken possession of the Treasury Benches, created an unpleasant sensation throughout the country. The hon. gentleman had been perhaps the main instrument in bringing about the fall of the preceding Cabinet.
February 21st, 1874.
No. 38.
THE NEW DEPARTURE.
Spouse B—e.—“FAREWELL FOR THE PRESENT, DEAR; YOU AND THE GIRLS MUST MANAGE THE HOUSE IN MY ABSENCE!”