Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, October 17, 1891 by Various
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You start reflecting at _once_, old chap!
_'Ector_ (_ominously, to LOTTIE_). If DOLPH don't mind what he's about, he'll go too far some day! [_He breathes hard, then thinks better of it._ _Dolph_. Now it's CARRIE's turn. "Leave you out?" Couldn't think of it. Brown 'air, CARRIE's is. (_He puts in a penny._) "A Lady with 'air of a medium brown colour, long and smooth"--_Is_ your 'air long though, CARRIE? _Carrie_ (_with pride_). I should hope so--I can set on it. _Dolph_. That's nothing! So can Aunt MARIA set on _hers_! (_With a glance at that Lady's very candid "front."_) _Can't_ you, Auntie, eh? If you make a effort? _Aunt Maria_ (_with dignity_). I'll thank you to 'ave the goodness to drop your sauce, Mr. ADOLPHUS GAGGS; it's out of place and not appreciated, I can assure you! [_She walks away._ _Dolph_. (_surprised_). Why, there's Aunt MARIA got the 'ump--for a little thing like _that_! Let me finish with CARRIE. (_Reads._) "She is of an intellectual turn of mind." (_"'Ear, 'ear!" from FREDDY._) "Very fond of reading." Takes in _Sloper's 'Alf 'Oliday_ regular! "Steadfast in her engagements." 'Ullo, CARRIE! _Carrie_ (_firing up_). Well, have you anything to say against that? You'd better take care, Mr. GAGGS! |
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