_A._ That a suit when it once gets into Chambers takes a precious long time in coming out. _Q._ But making allowance for these little drawbacks, what is your opinion of the Law in England? _A._ That emphatically it consists of the best forensic regulations in the universe. * * * * * A NEW CLAUSE IN THE HOME-RULE BILL.--Instead of a Parliament in Dublin, let the Governing Body be called "A Diet," as it is in Bohemia. There would be a First House, to be called the "High Diet," and a Second House, to be called "Short Commons, or Low Diet." There would be no "Parliamentary Rules," but everything would be ordered according to a "Dietary." Perhaps Dr. ROBSON ROOSE might be induced to take a leading part in suggesting some of these arrangements. The "Orders of the Day" would be "Prescriptions," the Bills "Dinner-Bills," or "_Menus_." A Chairman, not a Speaker, would preside, and the subordinates--such as Clerks, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Assistants--would be Stewards, Head Waiters, and other Waiters. Prayers would be said by "The Ordinary." * * * * * ODDS in favour of Australian Cricketing Team--"GIFFEN" and taken. * * * * * ESSENCE OF PARLIAMENT. EXTRACTED FROM THE DIARY OF TOBY, M.P. _Home of Commons, Monday, May 15._--Mr. G. reminded of advance of time by appearance on Parliamentary scene of new generations. All remember when JOEY C. arrived from Birmingham, and have watched his meteoric flight from level of Provincial Mayor to loftiest height of Parliamentary position. Only the other week Mr. G. was paying well-deserved compliment to a younger CHAMBERLAIN making his maiden speech; to-day he has a kindly, fatherly word of friendly recognition of maiden speech of youngest CAVENDISH. No mere compliment this, extorted by old associations and personal predilections. Young VICTOR went about his work in style reminiscent of middle-aged HARTINGTON. Abstained from oratorical effort. Neither exordium nor peroration. Got some business in hand, and plodded on till it was finished. Modest mien, simple, unaffected manner, instantly won friendly attention of crowded House. "_Ay de mi!_ TOBY," said Mr. G. "These things make me think I'm not so young as I was." "Younger Sir," I said. "Pup and dog, I've known you twenty years; heard most of your speeches in that time; honestly declare that for lightness of touch, swiftness of attack, wariness of defence, not to speak of eloquence, I've never heard you excel some of your speeches this Session."