THINGS TO BE BORNE IN MIND IN DECEMBER.
That you should this month keep "in the house," by which, unlike the Andover paupers, you will escape dripping.
That managers rely upon boxing night for making a hit; and that orders are always to be procured for the dress-circle in any quantity on that evening; "Christmas boxes" being seldom given, and as seldom taken in the theatres.
That Christmas comes but once a year, which, looking to the bills that generally accompany it, must be a great comfort to fathers of families.
That the Christmas log is now disused, but the wood of it is found in large quantities in the wine used in negus at Christmas parties.
Hares will now stand on end with terror at the approach of the shooter, and may be knocked on the head without expense of ammunition.
That if you go out to a party, and, to save cab-hire, walk in shiny boots, you will probably bring your "light catarrh" with you, as you will find out if asked to sing.