5.—Three Yards for a Penny. A répertoire of some reprinted popular lyrical poems prevalent at the commencement of the reign of Queen Victoria; including "Happy Land," "Claude du Val," "Woodman, spare that Tree," "Nix my Dolly," "Wanted a Something," &c. &c.
AN EARNEST LOVE LETTER.
To the Editor of the Comic Almanack.
Good Master Rigdum Funnidos,
I am incurably in love with a young lady, residing in the country, but have reason to think, from what passed between us at our last interview, that she has some misgivings respecting my fidelity. I therefore beg you will insert these lines in your Almanack, which, as it circulates everywhere, will show everybody that my intentions are strictly honourable.
Yours,
Greatly obliged, &c.,
Phil. Philomel.
Oh! why these cruel taunts throw out,
And say you cease to love me;