Yours devotedly, LADY GAY.

ORLEANS NURSERY SELECTION.

The man who would back any other
Appears but a gander to be,
For the horse that all comers will smother
Is certainly _Tanderagee_!

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[Illustration: DIGNITY AND IMPUDENCE.

"I SAY, GUV'NER! WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO BE TOOK DOWN FOR HALTERATIONS
AND REPAIRS?"]

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MY SEASON TICKET.

Ever against my breast,
Safe in my pocket pressed,
Ready at my behest,
Daintily pretty
Gilt-printed piece of leather,
Though fair or foul the weather,
Daily we go together
Up to the City.
Yet, as I ride at ease,
Papers strewn on my knees,