Apparently the Editor wouldn't!
"Yesterday a metal-gilt chandelier, 5ft. high, with branches for twenty-five lights, and numerous cut-glass pendants, fell at the one bid of half a guinea. The purchaser, who was sitting under it, seemed to be the most surprised person in the room."
Daily Telegraph.
If it fell on his head, we fear he must have been pained as well as surprised.
"N.B.—Welsh rarebit is most nourishing, and, with a plate of soap, makes an excellent dinner." Bombay Gazette.
The soap, however nourishing, should be disguised; otherwise your guests will misunderstand you.
