"Champagne. Grand Vin. Special Brand. Cuvée Reservée, 1874. Offered at 28s. the Dozen. Only a few dozen of this magnificent wine are left;" i.e., A dangerous home-manufactured compound of apple and gooseberry, that could not be safely offered even at a funeral.
"The 'Indian Sunrise' Rheumatic Vinegar, distilled in the far East from the choicest Oriental herbs;" i.e., Some stuff made in Shoreditch of common blue vitriol and turpentine.
Over the Baby.
"Oh, how like!" i.e., "Like?—Yes, like every other baby."
WEEK BY WEEK.
Wednesday.—Mr. Punch appears. Up and out early. Rejoicings. Banquets to Mr. Stanley generally.
Thursday.—Old Half-Quarter Day, New Style. Anniversary Dinner, at the Goose and Serpent, of First Night Theatrical-Wreckers' Club. Mrs. Snooks' Dinner, to meet Mr. Stanley.
Friday.—Nothing particular, except meeting Mr. Stanley.