he has (theoretically) blockaded Great Britain, and his final victory is
(controvertibly) at hand.

But his most impressive argument, which cannot fail to come home to
hesitating Neutrals, is to be found in his latest exhibition of offensive
power, namely, in his (putative) advance upon the Ancre.

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Realism.

From a cinema announcement:--

"The management regret that 'The Lost Bridegroom' missed the boat on
Sunday."--_Guernsey Evening Express_.

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A Family Affair.

From an account of a "gift sale":

"Alderman ---- advised the Committee to sell the donkey in the evening,
when there would be a lot present."--_Provincial Paper_.

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More Impending Apologies.

I.