Life — May 19, 1892 — page 14: what you’re looking at

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- LIFE: “m: 4 AT SCISSORS AT WLLi§ “BECAUSE IT DIDN'T PAY.” HE had traveled through Sahara, braved the dangers of the Nile, Defeated enraged Musselmans and dined on crocodile; Knew everything of politics, religion and the law, Could box and fence and scull a race and piste his mother-in-law— In short, had all accomplishments of men both great and wise, But he couldn't run a business, for he wouldn't advertise, —John R. Barrett in Printer’s Ink. Mrs. Hupsoy, wife of the English railway king assailed by Carlyle, was a worthy successor to Mrs. Malaprop. Here are two stories of her related by Mr.’ Vernon Heath 19 his ** Recollections": Mr. Hudson had issued cards for an evening party ‘to meet the Duke of Wellington.” ‘The night arrived, the guests assembled, and the rooms were crowded, but no duke, though at alate hour his grace arrived, when Mrs, Hudson, who was ready to receive him, said : “Oh, duke, you are So late and I have been so anxious; for to-night, you know, you are my prima donna!" Desiring to visit the celebrated Bridgewater Gallery, at the residence of Lord Elles- mere, Mrs. Hudson was duly shown the treasures of ‘art there collected. In passing through the corridor, where much beautiful sculpture is exhibited, the visitor was sink by a bust of Marcus Aurelius, Addressing the housekeeper, she inquired : “And who may this be 2” “That is Marcus Aurelius, ma‘am.” “Oh, indeed 1" said Mrs. Hudson ; father of the present marquis, I presume!* —Argonaut. Ir was in front of the Broadway. They had just come in from Punktown, af were devising ways and means to sce Francis Wilson and “The Lion Tamer.” ***Taint no use in us all agoin’ in,” said Cy. Prime, ill we know whether it’s ary "Spose we jist club together an’ send Seth in ter see.” good or not. 4 to pass enitical judgment re Accordingly a purse was made, and Seth Jones wen the entertainment. ; His companions had been standing on the sidewalk about ten minutes when Sed came out, On bis countenance was a dead sore expression in comparison with which operatic manager counting a $90 house is a happy blending of profound satisfaction a4 beatific joy. “fain't no good ‘tall! I've seen better troupes right in Punktown.” «What's it about 2” asked his brother Jays in chorus. fothin’. Only thing I see was a lot of fellers settin’ in front of a big. pict fiddlin’."—Dramatic Mirror. Maun: ETHEL: She is a woman who has suffered a great deal for her beliefs, Dear me! What are her beliefs? 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