Read Ebook: Punch or the London Charivari Vol. 147 August 26th 1914 by Various Seaman Owen Editor
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"I would marry you," said Lady Margaret, "I would marry you if it were only ?7,000."
As the lovers gazed fondly into each other's eyes, a sinister figure emerged from the grand piano and slipped out noiselessly through the open door.
Sad Case of Cannibalism by Robert.
"Milton scarcely heard her. He was too intent upon wondering how Robert came to be dining t?te-?-t?te with the one-time Adeline Goodrin, and--if the truth be told--upon that amazing woman, herself."
"D'Arbamont concludes that starch, and presumably also sugar, may or may not be essential for the formation of chlorophyll."
We came to the same conclusion long ago.
OUR BOOKING-OFFICE.
Loud swells the roar of traffic in the street, The motor-buses rumble on and wind Their plaintive warnings as they come behind Faint folk who dally, dazed by summer heat; The reckless taxis seem a deal too fleet To country cousins nervously inclined, And raucous news-boys fret the curious mind With spicy rumours of the foe's defeat.
But suddenly a hush falls everywhere: Stopp'd is each taxi with its languid load, And, as the City's silence deeper grows, Only a barrel-organ churns the air While Peggy Pauses to put some powder on her nose!
Mr. Chaplin as an Apache.
"RETIREMENT OF MR. HENRY CHAPLIN.
SAFETY OF THE STREETS."
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