Judge, 1896-10-03 · page 10 of 16
Judge — October 3, 1896 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three distinct satirical pieces: **"An Impertinent Query"** mocks social pretension—a woman boasts that an artist asked her to pose, but the joke reveals "Dauber" is known only as an "animal painter," suggesting she's being compared to an animal. **"Leap-Year"** presents a romantic comedy about a woman using leap-year tradition (when women propose) to propose to a rector. The twist: she wants him to marry *her* to another man—satirizing both romantic absurdity and perhaps critiquing women's limited agency, even in leap-year role reversals. **"From Judge's Dictionary"** offers mock definitions of terms like "Caliph," "Darling," and "Waif," delivering social commentary through exaggerated definitions—for instance, a "Waif" is defined as a friendless child sent to beg by negligent parents, criticizing urban poverty and parental abandonment. The bottom illustration shows "The Inquisitive Tiger and the Sensitive Plant"—likely a fable or character commentary, though specifics are unclear. The page demonstrates Judge's characteristic blend of romantic comedy, class satire, and social criticism through humor.
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THE INQUISITIVE TIGER AND THE AN IMPERTINENT QUERY. * Do you know, she actually asked me if [ever posed for Dauber. * ** Well, what of that?" “What of that? Why, every one knows that Dauber is an animal painter.” LEAP-YEAR. + ©]})O YOU know it is leap-year?” she said As she looked at the rector and smiled, With a toss of her beautiful head ‘And the nalve grace of a child. ** Ah, yes,” said the rector ; ‘* I know, ‘And my heart is assailed with a fear Lest Cupid, in bending his bow, Should prompt you to ask me, my dear. “If you asked me pray how could I choose “To give but the sweetest surprise ?” * You certainly must not refuse.” ‘She said as she lowered her eyes. Outside was the roar of the street, ‘The flutter of leaves at the door ; Inside the hush, solemn and sweet— ‘The afternoon service was o'er. ‘They lingered a little apart— It was Lent, and the two were alone, Love lay like a kiss on each heart, ‘And life and the world were their own She raised her dark eyes to his face. “L want you to marry me." ‘* When?" He bent with a courtlier grace, His heart throbbing faster, and then He said, “* Dearest, can it be true?" His voice had its passionate charms ; He bent lower over the pew, He smilingly opened his arms. “Hush! Wait, dearest rector ; don’t tease. Yours might be an excellent plan, Hut I want you to marry me, please, To another adorable man,” EMMA. PLAYTER SRARURY. FROM JUDGE'S DICTIONARY. Caliph —The title of a line of eastern conquerors who built monuments of human __ skulls, but whose cruelties are now confined to star parts in comic opera. Darling An epithet applied to baby during lucid vocal intervals. Dad —A synonym for father which gives place to “ papa” during the advent of Christ- mas and fourth of July. Gallantry—The art of getting one’s self killed in a conspicuous position. Danseuse—A female model who poses before audiences. Iaif—A {riendless child of either sex, whose parents send it to beg of belated pedes- trians on the streets of large cities. RDWARD CLAYTON SAVAGE, SENSITIVE PLANT, comicbooks.co m: