All the world is laughing;
Hey, willow, waly, oh!
The Sporting Times. January 28, 1882.
A Duet of the Day.
(In consequence of the numerous applications which have been made at the Home Office for an appointment to the place of public executioner, the Secretary of State has published a statement that it is neither his right, nor his duty, to make such appointment, as the selection in reality rests with the Sheriffs.)
Candidate—
Prithee, Secretary, what’s the latest news?
(Hey, but I’m eager, willow, willow waly!)
Has another Marwood stepped into his shoes?