"Well, it's something in these days to see a picture one can get a laugh out of;" i.e., Or at!
Auctioneering.
"Every Modern Convenience;" i.e., Electric-bells and disconnected drain-pipes.
"Cheap and Commodious Flat;" i.e., Seven small square rooms, with no outlook, at about the rent of a Hyde Park mansion.
"A Desirable Residence;" i.e., To get out of.
Platformulars.
"And thus bring to a triumphant issue the fight in which we are engaged;" i.e., Thank Heaven, I managed to get off my peroration all right.
"Our great Leader;" i.e., "That's sure to make them cheer, and will give me time to think."
