Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, February 7, 1891

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, February 7, 1891

Mrs. G.-G. I see that the proprietors of All Sorts are going to follow the American example, and offer a prize of 20 to the wife who makes out the best case for her husband as a Model. It's just as well, perhaps, that you should know that I've made up my mind to enter you! Mrs. G.-G. Nonsense! The drawing-room carpet is a perfect disgrace, and, as you can't, or won't, provide the money in any other way, whyWould you like to hear what I've said about you? Mrs. G.-G. Then sit where I can see you, and listen. (She reads.) "Irreproachable in all that pertains to morality"(and it would be a bad day indeed for you, GALAHAD, if I ever had cause to think otherwise.')"morality; scrupulously dainty and neat in his person"(ah, you may well blush, GALAHAD, but, fortunately, they won't want me to produce you!)"he imports into our happy home the delicate refinement of a preux chevalier of the olden time." (Will you kindly take your dirty boots off the steel fender!) "We rule our little kingdom with a joint and equal sway, to which jealousy and friction are alike unknown; he, considerate and indulgent to my womanly weakness,"(You need not stare at me in that perfectly idiotic fashion!)"I, looking to him for the wise and tender support which has never yet been denied. The close and daily scrutiny of many years has discovered"(What are you shaking like that for?)"discovered no single weakness; no taint or flaw of character; no irritating trick of speech or habit." (How often have I told you that I will not have the handle of that paper-knife sucked? Put it down; do!) "His conversationsparkling but ever spiritualrenders our modest meals veritable feasts of fancy and flows of soul ... Well, GALAHAD? ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 13074
Author: Various
Release Date: Aug 1, 2004
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Language: English