Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, October 17, 1891
SCENE— The German Exhibition, near an ingenious machine constructed to reveal the character and future of a person according to the colour of his or her hair, for the small consideration of one penny. A party of Pleasure-seekers are examining it.
First Pleasure-seeker ( a sprightly young lady of the name of LOTTIE). Put in a penny and get a summary of your character from the colour of your 'air. I wonder what they'll 'ave next !
Second Pl.-s. ( her admirer, a porridge-faced young man with pink eyelids and faming hair, addressed as 'ECTOR by his intimates ). Ah, it's surprising how far they've got, it reelly is. And beginning with butter-scotch, too!
Aunt Maria . Come on, do—you don't want to waste no more time over that rubbidge!
Fourth Pl.-s. ( a lanky youth, with pale hair and a receding chin, to his fiancée ). Hadn't we better be making a move if we're going to 'ear the band, CARRIE?
Carrie . I shall move on when I like , without your leave, FREDDY; so make no mistake.
Dolph . ( the funny man of the party ). 'Old on a bit! I've got some coppers. I'm going to sample this concern. I'll put in for all of you—it's my treat, this is. We'll begin with Aunt MARIA. What colour do you call your 'air now? I don't see any slot marked cawfy-colour.
Aunt Maria . Never you mind what colour my 'air is—it's a pity you can't find a better use for your pennies.
Dolph . ( inserting a penny in a slot marked Light Brown ). 'Ere goes, the oracle's working. ( The machine emits a coloured card .) Listen to what it says about Aunt MARIA. She is— tender-'arted. Jest what I've always said of her! A little 'asty in her temper —'ullo, must be a 'itch in the machinery, there !— neither obstinate nor 'aughty —( A snort from Aunt MARIA at this )— her inclination to love never unreasonable. 'Ow like her! Frolicsome, inclined to flirt and sometimes mischievous. You giddy little thing! Up to all your little tricks, this machine is! Fertile in imagination, domesticated, thoughtful and persevering —There's Aunt MARIA for yer!
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Vol. 101.
October 17, 1891.
THE AUTOMATIC PHYSIOGNOMIST.
VOICES OF THE NIGHT.
William Henry Smith.
BORN, JUNE 24, 1825. DIED, OCTOBER 6, 1891.
THE ETERNAL FITNESS OF THINGS.
A ROMANCE IN NUMBERS.
WHAT? WHO? AND WHICH?
LETTERS TO ABSTRACTIONS.
No. IV.—TO POMPOSITY.
"AUDI ALTERAM PARTEM!"
CHARLEMAGNE AND I.
OUR COMPATRIOTS ABROAD.
FAMILY TIES.
A PLAYGOER'S "LAST WORD."
FAMILY TIES.
TIPPLING SALLY.
AN ESSAY IN REVIEWING.
TO ARAMINTA.
OUR BOOKING-OFFICE.
A FALLEN LEADER.
CHARLES STEWART PARNELL.
BORN, JUNE 27TH, 1846. DIED, OCTOBER 6TH, 1891.
Motto for the Moment.
THE G.P. AND THE G.P.O.
REFLECTION BY A GENERAL READER.
ANNALS OF A WATERING-PLACE
THAT HAS "SEEN ITS DAY."
THE BOY THE FATHER OF THE MAN.
A SOLILOQUY.