IRISH PLAYFULNESS.

On the occasion of the Maynooth Grant being brought forward (for the las time, we hope), Mr. P. O’Brien is reported to have said:-

“He confessed he never heard this motion brought on without recalling O’Connell’s saying, ‘that the most dangerous enemy to religion that ever existed was a pious fool.’”

Mr. Spooner looked upon this as applicable to himself, and resented it accordingly. He did not like being called “a pious fool.” However, his resentment took the following gentlemanly form:-

“In reference to the remarks of the honourable Member, he said, that if on reflection the honourable gentleman could obtain his own forgiveness, he had his most cordially. (Cheers.)”

We feel inclined, at this disarming retort, to cry out, “Bravo, Spooner!” It had the effect of calling Mr. O’Brien upon his legs to apologise, when that gentleman

“Explained, that when he had used the playful expression complained of, I was very far from his intention to be personally offensive to,” &c.

When an elephantine horse kicks out vehemently, as though he would knock the Great Pyramid down, the timid bystander is frequently told “not to be alarmed, – it’s only his play, Sir.” Mr. P. O’Brien kicks, and fancies he is “playful.” We would much rather keep out of the reach of his playfulness. Poor sensitive Spooner, how he must have shrunk back, with electric nervousness, when he saw that great Irish hoof flying up in his face in that way! However, there is one great comfort,- the Maynooth Grant is over for this year, at least.

A BRUTE’S THOUGHT ABOUT WOMEN.

It matters very little how ugly she may be, a woman never sees a pretty one excepting in the looking-glass. – Our own Rochefoucauld.

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