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Then came the desolate stillness of the "banquet-hall deserted;" the
consciousness that the hour of grandeur had passed away. There was nothing
to break the stillness but Mrs. Applebite counting up the spoons, and Mrs.
Waddledot re-decanting the remainders.
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BURKE'S HERALDRY.
Our amiable friend and classical correspondent, Deaf Burke--"mind,
yes"--has lately mounted a coat-of-_arms_, "Dexter and Sinister;" a Nose
gules and Eye sable; three annulets of Ropes in chief, supported by two
Prize-fighters proper. Motto,--
[Illustration: KNOCK AND RING.]
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A SUGGESTION
For the formation of a Society for the relief of foreigners afflicted with
a short pocket and a long beard.
Mr. Muntz to be immediately waited upon by a body of the unhappy
sufferers, and requested to give his countenance and assistance to the
establishment of an INSTITUTION FOR THE GRATUITOUS SHAVING OF DESTITUTE
AND HIRSUTE FOREIGNERS.
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THE GOLD SNUFF-BOX.
[Illustration: M]My aunt, Mrs. Cheeseman, is the very reverse of her
husband.
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