Punch, Or The London Charivari, Volume 102, April 2, 1892 by Various
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page 9 of 42 (21%)
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When churl Cabby _will_ not see
A would-be fare, but just ignores him coolly. _Chorus_. "_Hi! hi! Cab! Hi_!" Oh, no! On the sullen brute will go; When he _wants_ a fare, he's clamorous and unruly; But if he wants a _drink_, With a sneer or with a wink, He'll rumble on and just ignore you coolly. * * * * * [Illustration: DESTROYING THE MONEY-LENDER'S WEB; OR, THE THIRTEENTH LABOUR OF HERSCHELLES.] * * * * * [Illustration: RATHER SMART ALL ROUND. _Lady Di._ (_who has been trying a Horse with a view to purchase_). "AND DO YOU REALLY THINK THAT HE'S QUITE UP TO MY WEIGHT, MR. SPAVIN?" _Spavin._ "LOR! MY LADY, HE'D CARRY TWO OF YOU!" _Lady Di._ "WHAT? DO YOU MEAN TO SAY THAT I'M ONLY HALF A HORSEWOMAN?" _Spavin._ "BY NO MEANS, MY LADY. BUT ANOTHER LIKE YOUR LADYSHIP WOULD LOOK SO WELL ON THE OTHER SIDE!"] |
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