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The most elegant and appropriate objects will be suggested by
advertising shopkeepers as Christmas presents.
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An enthusiast for the manners and customs of his ancestors will burn the
Yule Log.
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An individual of great mechanical acquirements will fairly earn the
200_l._ offered by Messrs. Chubb, as a prize to any one who will open
one of their patent locks.
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At last Winkinson has taken his passage, and got his luggage on board.
The ship starts at half-past four in the morning. This, however, is no
reason why he should not enjoy a parting glass with his friends, who
have come down from London on purpose to see him off.
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All things considered, Winkinson is very comfortable where he is, and
doesn't think he'll go.
[Illustration:
ON THE FIFTH OF NOVEMBER, A GROSS INSULT WILL BE OFFERED TO A
GENTLEMAN SUFFERING FROM INFLUENZA.
_Servant Girl_ (_loq._) "If you please, sir, here's some boys at the
door want to know if you'll be good enough to remember the poor
Guy."
]