But alas for hopes raised only
to be shattered, for the host had nothing to offer us but bread and cheese.
The ham and chickens were of _papier-mache_.
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[Illustration: _Sentry._ '"OO GOES THERE?"
_Jock._ "TWA SCOTCHES, AN' AWFU' UNDER PROOF."]
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"HOTEL. ---- Sitting Waiter required, good experience."--_Bournemouth
Daily Echo_.
The inclusion of the functions of a waiter among "sedentary occupations"
explains a good deal.
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[Illustration: _Ex-Proprietor of a Cokernut Stall_ (_who has just had his
helmet shot off_). "WHAT'LL YE 'AVE, FRITZ--NUTS OR A SEEGAR?"]
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FROM LORD DEVONPORT'S LETTER-BAG.
I.--_From Professor Tripewell._
MY LORD,--You will, no doubt, forgive me for drawing your attention to the
fact that the rationing system, to which you have lent the credit of your
name, will bring us to the end of our food supplies in something
considerably less than a month from now.
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