Oft from a _gourmet_.

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MRS. R. has just purchased the first two volumes of _The History
of the Popes_ (edited by F. ANTROBUS), "because," she says, "I
particularly want to read about the time of the Reminiscence, with all
about FIFTUS THE SIXTH and the Humorists."

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SERIOUS CASE.--A patient who doesn't want it known that there's
anything the matter with him, has placed himself under the care of Dr.
ROBSON ROOSETEM PASHA, "because," he says, "his visits then are 'sub
Roose-ah!'" [Now we know what's the matter with him.--ED.]

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A PLEA FOR THE DEFENCE.

SCENE--_Mr. Punch's Sanctum. Mr. PUNCH discovered, to him
enter Mr. JOHN BULL._

_Mr. Punch_. Well, Mr. BULL, what can I do for you?

_Mr. Bull_. I want to know your opinion, _Mr. Punch_ on the report of
Lord WANTAGE's Committee on Recruiting?

_Mr. P._ Which of the reports, my friend? There seem to be two--one by
the Soldier Members, and the other by the Government Under-Secretary