SETTLING THE ACCOUNT.
JONATHAN.—“CRAWL OUT OF THAT LOOP-HOLE?”
HUNKERSLIDE.—“NEVER! KELLOGG, NEVER! I’LL PAY ’EM THE AWARD NOBLY—WITH
THEIR OWN MONEY!”
ANXIOUS JOHNNY
The Conservative press had commented feelingly upon the fact that Mr. Blake was in poor health, and his retirement from official duties was kindly advised. The motive of this neighborly interest was open to question, in view of the recent attacks upon the gentleman concerned, and his influence as an opponent of the Conservative Party.
Grip, December 8th, 1878.
ANXIOUS JOHNNY,
WAITING FOR A CERTAIN PARTY TO “RETIRE.”