Judge, 1892-02-20 · page 6 of 16
Judge — February 20, 1892 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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This page contains multiple brief satirical commentaries on Victorian social life, typical of Judge magazine's format: **"An Interesting Case"** mocks wedding gift etiquette—the joke being guests gave borrowed items as presents, suggesting stinginess among the social set. **"The Ne'er-Do-Well"** criticizes people who blame circumstances rather than taking responsibility for their failures. **"Too Bad"** is a pun: Dr. Jinks had his patent-leather shoes varnished, but the patent (legal protection) expired, so the finish wore away. **"A Delicate Hint"** plays on miscommunication—Miss Flypp praises Mr. Gasket's conversation skills despite him barely speaking; her companion ironically points out silence isn't conversation. **"In Mexico"** presents a stereotypical exchange with a Mexican vendor using exaggerated dialect ("cheapeta"), reflecting period attitudes toward Mexicans. **"Doubtful Sincerity"** cynically suggests politicians, doctors, and lawyers always pursue self-interest regardless of their public statements. **"At a Mount Vernon Wedding"** depicts impatience: after hours waiting for a tardy bridegroom, guests abandon decorum for poker.
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122 JUDGE AN INTERESTING CASE, A MEAN REMARK. SOYVHAT did you think of the wedding presents?” “They were about as nice a lot as I ever saw borrowed.” THE NE’ER-DO-WELL. THE man who's too devoid of aim To make the least advance Is sure to be the first to claim He never had a chance. TOO BAD. De Jinks (looking at his shoes) —“I had these patent- leathers varnished to-day.” Hoffy—" What's the matter —leather worn out?” De Jinks—“ No; the patent has expired.” A DELICATE: HINT. ‘ “THERE is but one thing I desire,” she sighed. d IN MEXICO. se me, ibe Bessel. ee ‘Tue DAGO— Sefior buy burro? Sella cheapeta.”” you shall have it. What is it? Tourist — Much obliged, but I've got about all I can carry “Rest,” she answered. already.” THE GROUND FOR HER OPINION. 46){R. GASKET is the most brilliant conversationalist I ever met,” exclaimed Miss Flypp. “I don’t see how you know,” replied Miss Elder, “for when you monopolized him all last evening .1 don’t believe he said a word, but just nodded his head from time to time.” “Well?” asked the young girl with a surprised look. DOUBTFUL SINCERITY! WHEN a statesman is boasting his worth to the nation, When a doctor is forward in drinking your health, When a lawyer advises to shun litigation, ‘They are scheming for naught but increasing their wealth. pay LOOKING NOT FAR FORWARD. Hollis —" Don't know who Bellamy is! Don't know the author of ‘ Looking Backward'!" Foley—" Oh, yes; 1 remember now. Biographer of Lot's wife, wasn't he?” AT A MOUNT VERNON WEDDING. ‘THe pRiDE’s FATHER“ This is most harrowing! Here the minister and the guests have been waiting for three hours and no bridegroom appears.” Mn, Smeet—"' Le’s make up a poker party to pass away the time.” comicbooks.com