The Penitent Elector
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A Person belonging to the Society for Passing Resolutions of Respect for
the Memory of Deceased Members having died received the customary
attention.
“Good Heavens!” exclaimed a Sovereign Elector, on hearing the resolutions
read, “what a loss to the nation! And to think that I once voted against
that angel for Inspector of Gate-latches in Public Squares!”
In remorse the Sovereign Elector deprived himself of political influence
by learning to read.