Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, October 3, 1891 by Various
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_Touch._ Truly, and to cast away Liberalism upon a willingly "unemancipated" Voter, were to deck a porker with pearls. _Aud._ I may not be "emancipated," but I thank the gods I am "enfranchised." _Touch._ Well, praised be the Liberals for thine enfranchisement! Emancipation--from "squarsonry"--may come hereafter. But, be it as it may, I will marry thee. _Jaq._ (_aside_). I would fain see this wedding. Methinks there will be sport forward ere it be fully achieved. _Aud._ Well, the gods give us joy! _Touch._ Amen.... But, AUDREY, there is a youth here in the forest lays claim to you. _Aud._ Ay, I know who 'tis: he hath no interest in me in the world. Here comes the man you mean. _Touch._ It is meat and drink to me to see a--Tory: by my troth, we that have good wits have much to answer for; we shall be flouting; we cannot hold. _Enter_ WILLIAM. _Will._ Good even, AUDREY. |
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