A peep into the hearts of the Reform leaders during the interesting period of Sir John Macdonald’s political “indisposition.” The “Poor dear Premier” may be seen, if the reader will take the trouble to peer into the bedroom.
Grip, October 4th, 1873.
“PROGRESSING FAVORABLY.”
MISS CANADA (Anxiously).—“DOCTORS, HOW DO YOU FIND THE POOR DEAR PREMIER?”
DR. B—N (For the M.D.’s).—“MADAM, WE’VE JUST HAD A CONSULTATION; THE SYMPTOMS ARE HOPEFUL—WE BELIEVE HE CAN’T SURVIVE OCTOBER!”
“REHEARSING FOR THE 23RD.”