“Shall I go and see the show?” said I to myself. And myself answered—
“I’ll be hanged if I do!” And I didn’t.
Anonymous.
AFFECTING APPEAL.
Linton, a musician belonging to the orchestra of Covent Garden Theatre, was murdered by street robbers, who were afterwards discovered and executed. A play was given for the benefit of his widow and children; and the day preceding the performance the following appeared in one of the public prints.
“Theatre Royal, Covent Garden.
“For the Benefit of Mrs. Linton, &c.”
“The Widow,” said Charity, whispering me in the ear. “must have your mite; wait upon her with a guinea, and purchase a box-ticket.”
“You may have one for five shillings,” observed Avarice, pulling me by the elbow.