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[Illustration: THE LAST SALUTE!
_Tommy Atkins_ (_to Commander-in-Chief H.R.H. The Dook of C-mbr-dge_)
"SORRY TO LOSE YOU, SIR! YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A VERY GOOD FRIEND TO
US!"
"In this, his first Army Order, Lord WOLSELEY wishes, in the name of
the Army, to assure His Royal Highness of the affectionate regard
of all who have served under him during his long period of
office."--_London Gazette_, November 1, 1895.]
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[Illustration: HOPE DEFERRED.
_Old Gent_ (_pulling up, not fancying the timber_). "CONFOUND IT ALL!
SURELY ONE OF 'EM 'LL MANAGE TO BREAK THE TOP RAIL."]
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