Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, April 8, 1893

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, April 8, 1893

Fleacatcher.Yes, the trout in the river Itching (this is the only correct spelling) are red, and, before they are boiled, raw. The best method of catching them is to tickle them. When you have hooked an Itching trout, you first scratch him, and then cook him. Novice.We only knew one man who could make a decent rod, and he died twenty years ago. Remember the old adage so dear to Izaak, Qui parcit virg spoliat puerum. For instructions as to use of implement, and translation of Latin, apply to any head-master. Failure in the latter will inevitably lead to application of the former. Then pause for reflection, but don't sit down. Spook.What on earth is the use of applying to us about a phantom? We never keep one on the premises. Try personal interview with W. T. Stead, who has a fine selection, Julia being specially effective. Why do you ask if we generally spin? Not having been born a top, we prefer walking. Contemplative.(1) It's absolutely useless offering us these paltry inducements to betray the secrets of our skill. We arewe hope we may say it without undue pridean All-Round Angler, and we are not going to be squared by a bait of that kind. (2) We have never pretended we were a salmon. If Andrew Lang says we have, we challenge him to repeat it to our face before witnesses. (3) Whitebait are no longer kept in the Round Pond at Kensington. We knew as many as four there ten years ago. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 22671
Author: Various
Release Date: Sep 19, 2007
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Language: English

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Editor: Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917