Englishmen are always ready to have a dig at the Scot and his customs. The large electrolier in thy outer lobby in the House of Commons came down with a bump two days ago, in the members' inner lobby and many had a narrow escape. tt was just ater the adjournment. r. corymgeour. brought in a Sena dressed in Highland costume, and introduced him to Lady Astor. The stranger carried bagpipes, and Lady Astor coaxed and wheedled him to let her hear his music. Sir Harry Britain seconded her efforts, and the bagpipes were about to be blown, when somebody hanced to remember, that there are very strict rules about behaviour in the members' lobby. It was a merciful escape for the other members still lingering in the
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