Lord Bonkers' Diary: I would only have spent it on drink

Such insight into one's own character is to be applauded.

Friday

On the way home to Bonkers House in Belgrave Square after a working day in the House I am asked by a dishevelled fellow if I can spare any change. I give him half a crown: I would only have spent it on drink.

Lord Bonkers was Liberal MP for Rutland South West, 1906-10.

Previously in Lord Bonkers' Diary

• The Hinge and Bracket of English pace bowling
• Confessions of a Cabinet Minister
• Some silly ass with a hyphen
• "Just the sort of tomfool idea I would expect"