"Now one just hates to drag in personal experiences, because it looks as if one were trying to pose as a nero, which thing I hate."
Illustrated Paper.
We heartily share the writer's dislike of the character.
Works Manager (to applicant for post as night-watchman). "Have you any particular qualification for this job?"
Applicant. "Only that I'm a very light sleeper, Sir. I wakes at the least noise."
OUR BOOKING-OFFICE.
(By Mr. Punch's Staff of Learned Clerks.)