Punch (90.1886)

April 24, 1886.] PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. 195

PECKING HOLES IN IT.

picturesque!—very much more picturesque! When the Jury came
in, Charley touched my arm (it made me thrill—he really is very
sweet), and said, "I'm sure it's all right." And so it was. The
Judge was most impressive in passing sentence, and nearly made me
cry. But just as I was taking out my handkerchief, Charley said
such a funny thing about the black cap that I absolutely roared!
And I told him not to be so silly. And while I was speaking they
took away the Prisoner, and I didn't see her again. So disappointing!
But I think I shall remember her bonnet. It really was most
becoming. I must get Esteixe to copy it for me.

10 o' Clock.—Home again. Charley coming to lunch to-morrow.
And now, before I go to bed, I must send a line to refuse Lady
Upperpimlico's invitation to "the play, with supper to follow/'
What a creature she is! Fancy suggesting such a thing! She
ought to know that I have conscientious scruples ! I may have faults,
but I am not quite so wicked as to go to a theatre in Lent!

Will "the Lovers' Quarrel" between William and Josephine be
soon made up P Is William serenading the obstinate fair one, with
" Come back to Erin, Mavourneen" ?