Sir! you have disappointed us!
We had intended you to be
The next Prime Minister but three:
The stocks were sold; the Press was squared;
The Middle Class was quite prepared.
But as it is!…My language fails!
Go out and govern New South Wales!


Cautionary Tales (1907) 'Lord Lundy'

Hilaire Belloc Quotes

Sir! you have disappointed us! We had intended you to be The next Prime Minister but three: The stocks were sold; the Press was squared; The Middle...

Sir! you have disappointed us! We had intended you to be The next Prime Minister but three: The stocks were sold; the Press was squared; The Middle...

Sir! you have disappointed us! We had intended you to be The next Prime Minister but three: The stocks were sold; the Press was squared; The Middle...

Sir! you have disappointed us! We had intended you to be The next Prime Minister but three: The stocks were sold; the Press was squared; The Middle...