DEAR MR. PUNCH,--The Alderman in Art is beaten, and even the City is
one continuous tribute to "G. M." Critics, envious of my _Speaker_
reputation, may carp, and say the tribute's all gas--a half-truth,
concealing truth; but the public evidently know where to look for the
true critical insight. I am obliged to them, and I thank you for this
opportunity of saying so.
Yours (naturally) as fresh as paint,
G-ORGE M-RE.
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SOMETHING THAT HAD BEEN BETTER LEFT UNSAID. (_By an ex-Old Bachelor,
discontented with his condition in general, and his Mother-in-law in
particular_).--"I will!"
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A WEDDING FAVOUR.--A reserved first-class compartment on the London,
Chatham and Dover.
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