قراءة كتاب Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, February 6, 1892
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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, February 6, 1892
the spectators in front. Such a course for the Moon to take is, as some of the better instructed among you may possibly be aware, quite unwarranted by the lunar laws of Nature, &c., &c."
This interesting entertainment will wind up with a dialogue between Arthur (JONES) and Hubert (HERKOMER), of which we give an extract. It represents Arthur as wishing to produce a piece, which Hubert forewarns him will be a failure unless he (HUBERT) paints the scenery and manages it generally.
Arthur. Is there no remedy?
Hubert. None, but to use my eyes.
Arthur. O HUBERT! If you will, cut down my 'lengths.'
And I'll be merry as the day is long,
So you don't interfere. You've other irons
Hot in the fire.
Hubert (aside). With his innocent prate
He will awake my mercy which lies dead.
(Aloud.) Read this, young ARTHUR!
[Gives him a Manuscript.
Arthur (opens it. Starts). What! a play by YOU!
To be produced by me! O HUBERT!! [Faints.
We regret that want of space prevents our giving any more of this charming work at present, but no doubt it will not be long ere the Public has the gratification of hearing and seeing it all.
A PARAGON FRAME (OF MIND).
["I never took anybody's umbrella."—Plaintiff (a Cook) in a recent Breach of Promise Case.]