Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, September 26, 1891 by Various
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And, urged by a sense of duty, PETER withdrew; and, joining the Sage's
cures, found them in various stages of renewed health, and increased intoxication. * * * * * THE BITTER CRY OF THE BRITISH BOOKMAKER. (_AFTER A FAMOUS ORIGINAL._) 'Tis a very good land that we live in To lend, or to lose, or to give in; But to _sell_--at a profit--or keep a man's own, 'Tis the very worst country that ever was known. Men give cash for their wines, wives, weeds, churches and cooks, But your genuine Briton _won't_ pay for his--Books! * * * * * JOURNAL OF A ROLLING STONE. EIGHTH ENTRY. Since my call to the Bar, have been treating myself to rather a long roll abroad. Now, however, the time has come to devote myself to the work of the profession, which seems to mean studying practical law with some discreet and learned Barrister. [Illustration: Dick Fibbins.] |
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