The Defeat of the Speaker.
As soon as e'er the wires proclaimed — ' The voting 1 is completed,' We knew some awfnl doom was near ; 1 hen came the words to crown our fear — ' The Speaker is defeated !' Then thunders muttered tones of woe ; The air with gas was foetid : Convulsive Nature gave a shock, Mount Smart began to groan and rock ; 1 The Speaker was defeated !' Sir Harry lost his friendly gout, And shook where he waR seated ; An earthquake came and shook the land. (Ah ! m»ny voters couldn't stand) ' Thfi Speaker was defeated !' Perhaps a little sleep will ease A thrashing well completed ; Perohance the world will wag again, Although we hear this howl of pain — ' The Speaker is defeated !'
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Observer, Volume X, Issue 624, 13 December 1890, Page 7
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121The Defeat of the Speaker. Observer, Volume X, Issue 624, 13 December 1890, Page 7
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