Punch, or the London Charivari. Volume 1, July 31, 1841 by Various
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PUNCH.--A man so intimately connected with the domestic affairs of the influential classes of the country. Go on. PEEL.--"Lord Chancellor--_Mr. Dunn, barrister_." PUNCH.--As it appears to me, the best protector of rich heiresses and orphans. Go on. PEEL.--"Secretary for the Colonies--_Money Moses_." PUNCH.--A man, you will allow, with a great stake, in fact, with all he has, in one of our colonial possessions. Go on. PEEL.--"President of the Council--_Mrs. Fry_." PUNCH.--A lady whose individual respectability may give a convenient cloak to any policy. Go on. PEEL.--"Secretary for Ireland--_Henry Moreton Dyer's footman_." PUNCH.--On the venerable adage of "like master like man." Go on. PEEL.--"Lord Chamberlain--_The boy Jones_." PUNCH.--As one best knowing all the intricacies, from the Royal bed-chamber to the scullery, of Buckingham Palace. Besides he will drive a donkey-cart. Go on. PEEL.--"Ambassador at Paris--_Alfred Bunn, or any other translator of |
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