Pardonable Error in Orthography.
Reading edition
Dear Sir Crœsus,—Mamma begs me to tell you that Emily is to be married on the 20th at Hanover Square, and hopes she may count on your presents.
Yours truly, Jemima Smith.
To Sir Crœsus Dives, Bart., Goldacre, Mintshire.
"GOOD DOG!"
L-rd S-l-sb-ry. "VERY USEFUL DOG THIS—I MAY WANT HIM AGAIN!"
"The Unspeakable" (over the wall—aside). "OH, LOR!!"
Coster (to acquaintance, who has been away for some months). "Wot are yer bin doin' all this time?"
Bill Robbins (who has been "doing time"). "Oh I've bin Wheelin' a bit, Ole Man—Wheelin' a bit!"