THE WHY AND THE WHEREFORE.

_Porter (to passenger)._ Where for? _Passenger._ Wye.

And Porter does not reply, "'Cos I want to know," but puts a label on

passenger's portmanteau accordingly.

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[Illustration: PROTESTING TOO MUCH.]

"AND I HOPE YOU'RE A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND?"

_Applicant for Situation as Pace boy._ "OH YES, MA'AM--_VERY_ HIGH!"]

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Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, September 28, 1895 · 第 26 / 32 题