Show gladstone and the heckler mr gladstone was altogether intolerant of 0 the heckler during his last midlothian Mid lothian campaign he was questioned by sir then mr john usher of norton who had once been glad stones chairman of committee on the subject of the irish proposals which sundered so BO many political friendships to one or two inquiries a curt reply was given am I 1 to understand mr usher was beginning the old statesman le leared aped to his feet 1 I am responsible for the understanding that the almighty has pul in this skull of mine tapping his forehead 1 I am not responsible pointing painting his finger at the questioner for the understanding that he has put in that skull of yours youre the effect of this rebuke was overwhelming wh mr air usher lasher sank speechless inlo nto his seal |