But now within my faithful heart New hope has sprung to sudden life; In fancy (somewhat _à la carte_) I see you more or less my wife; The way is found, the path is clear, The resolution moved and carried-- If you have pluck enough, my dear, To risk a rather new career ... We might be _slightly_ married.[A] [Footnote A: In his book, _What is Coming_, Mr. H. G. WELLS sees "a vision of the slightly-married woman."] * * * * * In a Good Cause. The Veterans' Club, for which the LORD MAYOR is to hold a meeting at the Mansion House on Thursday, June 22nd, at 3.30, is the nucleus of a movement to offer the chance of rest and convalescence to those who have fought and suffered in defence of their country; to secure suitable employment for those whose service is finished, and friendly help in the hour of need. The Club at Hand Court, Holborn, has already welcomed seven thousand men of the Navy and Army to its membership. A great effort is needed to enlarge this scheme for providing a centre of reunion and succour for our fighting men from all parts of the United Kingdom and its Dominions--a scheme which, if generously supported, should serve as an Imperial Memorial of the nation's sacrifice. Gifts and inquiries should be addressed to the Organising Secretary, Veterans' Club Association, 1, Adelphi Terrace House, Adelphi, W.C. * * * * * "Mr. Balfour ... revealed that a number of the guns on monitors came from America and stated that certain of Churchill's speeches are so faulty that they are unuseable." _Montreal Gazette._ Mr. BALFOUR may have thought this, but we don't remember his saying it. * * * * * LYRA DOMESTICA. DEAR MR. PUNCH,--I cordially welcome your efforts to extend the horizon of Nursery Rhymes. At the same time it has always seemed to me rather unfair that one room in the house, though I readily acknowledge its importance, should practically monopolise the attention of our domestic poets. If Nursery Rhymes, why not Dining-room, Drawing-room and Kitchen Rhymes? I am convinced that they could be made just as instructive, didactic and helpful. Hence, to make a beginning, I venture to submit the following specimens of prudential and cautionary Dining-room Rhymes. Should they meet with approval I propose to deal with other apartments in the same spirit, excepting perhaps the Box-room, which does not seem to me to offer facilities for lyrical treatment. PRELIMINARY. If desirous of succeeding In the noble art of feeding With dignity and breeding of a Jove, You will find all information For your proper education In the admirable works of Lady GROVE. OF PORRIDGE. Eat your porridge standing If you are a Scot; To be frank it's only rank Swank if you are not. OF THE USE OF THE KNIFE.