The Honest Hypocrites.
"Among the most formidable foes to the reform of our industrial system are those who pretend to be most bitterly opposed to it."
Sunday Times.
Seen in a window in Clapham:—
"PAINLESS
Advice
Free
EXTRACTIONS."
This "derangement of epitaphs" fails to attract us.
"The Counterfoil in centre must be returned to the Syndicate, which is placed in the Large Wheel with other Subscribers' Tickets for the Draw."—Derby Sweep Circular.
"As formerly, the ticket-holders, with their numbers, were placed in a barrel and thoroughly shaken up."—Hamilton Advertiser.
These repressive measures ought to satisfy even the sternest member of the Anti-Gambling League.
Harold (wanting a partner for the next dance). "Are you vacant?"