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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, November 7, 1891 by Various
page 13 of 46 (28%)
In deadly feud, was over in a trice.
They spoke out promptly, when they had to speak--
They would not have the Grace at any price.
But undergraduates of every race
Flocked to the Theatre, each night to fill it.
The Grace THEY _placeted_ was just the Grace
Of one fair maiden--pretty Miss MAUDE MILLETT.

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A CHILI PICKLE.--The following advertisement is sent us, extracted
from the _Chilian Times_:--

CASA QUINTA!--TO LET in ViƱa del Mar the first story of a
comfortable house, with beautiful garden and yard, situated
in the finest part of the villa, and consisting of eight rooms,
baths, gas, cellar and all other comforts, etc., against rent
or board to a matrimony--Apply, &c., &c.

If Chilians can treat English like this, Americans will stand a poor
chance "_against rent or board to a matrimony_." The terms of the
lease in Chilian Legal English would probably "afford employment for
the gentlemen of the long robe."

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The _Observer_ recently warned us that--

"LOUISA Lady AILESBURY must not be confounded with MARIA
Lady AILESBURY, who is the widow of the elder brother of her
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