This was the Bradlaugh year, the apogee of his notoriety.

Alas, again I sighed, "Ah me," and viewed the aspect gloomily, for I was then in apogee from all that mighty company that domineered the H. of C. A. ruled the roast, not A.J.B. But happy thought, that company of muddlers held one hope for memy constant pal of Yeomanry, the smashing, dashing WINSTON C.; resultthe Censorship for me.

The moon is in opposition on the 3rd; in apogee on the 6th, and in conjunction and perigee on the 18th.