  Illustrated by Dumb-Crambo, Junior
A NEW WAY TO GET A FRESH APPETITE(A real bit from life at a City company's dinner) Young Visitor. Really, sir, you must excuse me. I am compelled to refuse. Old Alderman (with profound astonishment). What, refuse these beautiful grouse? It's impossible! Young Visitor. It is impossible, I can assure you, sir. I cannot eat any more. Old Alderman (tenderly). Come, come. I tell you what now. Just take my advice, and try a cold chair. Design for a Paper-Weight.—The portrait of a gentleman waiting for the Times. The Best "Financial Relations."—Our "uncles." At the Angel Court Kitchen.—Stranger (to Eminent Financier). Why did you call that man at the bar "the Microbe"? Eminent Financier. Because he's "in everything." Ground Rents.—The effects of an earthquake. Following the Fashion Following the Fashion.Baked-Tater Merchant. "'Ow's trade! Why fust-rate!! I'm a-goin' to conwert the bis'ness into a limited liability comp'ny—and retire into private life!!!" |
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