Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, March 29, 1890

A Conventional Comedy-Melodrama, in two Acts. Characters.
Sir Poshbury Puddock ( a haughty and high-minded Baronet ). Verbena Puddock ( his Daughter ). Lord Bleshugh ( her Lover ). Spiker ( a needy and unscrupulous Adventurer ). Blethers ( an ancient and attached Domestic ).
ACT I.—Scene— The Morning Room, at Natterjack Hall, Toadley-le-Hole; large window open at back, with heavy practicable sash.
Enter Blethers.
Blethers. Sir Poshbury's birthday to-day—his birthday!—and the gentry giving of him presents. Oh, Lor! if they only knew what I could tell 'em!... Ah, and must tell, too, before long—but not yet—not yet!
Enter Lord Bleshugh and Verbena.
Verb. Yes, Papa is forty to-day; ( innocently ) fancy living to that age! The tenants have presented him with a handsome jar of mixed pickles, with an appropriate inscription. Papa is loved and respected by every one. And I—well, I have made him a little housewife, containing needles and thread.... See!
Lord Blesh. (tenderly). I say, I—I wish you would make me a little housewife!
Verb. Oh, do look!—there's Papa crossing the lawn with, oh, such a horrid man following him!
Lord B. Regular bounder. Shocking bad hat!
Verb. Not so bad as his boots, and they are not so bad as his face! Why doesn't Papa order him to go away? Oh, he is actually inviting him in!