[_Mr. Punch_, who knows how much his own personal comfort is
dependent upon the adroit ministrations of the "Sons of
the Shears," cordially seconds the appeal of his old
Correspondent.]
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A CASE OF FRENCH LEAVE.--The Gallic Fleet have gone to Cherbourg--as
if they had not had enough "cheers" before leaving England!
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[Illustration: DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.
_Jones_ (_reading aloud_). "'A TRUE, GOOD, NOBLE WOMAN IS EVER READY
TO MAKE HERSELF A DOOR-MAT FOR THE MAN SHE LOVES!'... AH, DOLLY,
_THOSE_ ARE THE WOMEN WHO MAKE THE BEST WIVES!"
_Mrs. J._ (_who is not of this type_). "YES, DEAR--AND THE _WORST
HUSBANDS!_"]
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