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Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 107, October 20, 1894

Volume 107 — IN THE WILDS OF THE NORTH.

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Hungry Saxon (just arrived, with equally hungry family). "Well, now—er—what can you give us for Dinner, as soon as we've had a Wash?"

Scotch Lassie. "Oh, jist onything!"

H. S. (rubbing his hands in anticipation). "Ah! Now we'll have a nice juicy steak."

Lassie. "A—weel. We'll be haein' some Steak here maybe by the Boat i' the Morn's morn!"

H. S. (a little crestfallen). "Oh—well—Chops then. We'll say Mutton Chops."

Lassie. "Oh, ay, but we've no been killin' a Sheep the day!"

[Ends up with boiled eggs, and vows to remain at home for the future.

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