"Smad" was honoured to be granted an interview with Mr. Brook, that "institution" to which Prof. Wood referred in our first number.

"I'm most concerned at the moment about the fact that I can't get my evening paper. I'm going to chuck it and rely solely upon "Smad" for my news in future."

After this momentous decision was pronounced, Mr. Larkin butted in, but soon buttered out when "Brookie" enquired after his wife's health.

"Yes; the library kept me very busy over the vacation—I hardly knew if I was standing on my head or feet."