Judy, or the London Serio-Comic Journal Volume 16 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1875 edition. Excerpt: ... I told him eleven, for one had been stolen. At this the policemau smiled, for he said he had found twelve. I asked to see them, and uttered a cry of agony and despair. There wire twelve. I had not put a watch in my pocket that evening, although such was my con&tant habit. / had not been robbed at all. The magistrate said that I had contradicted myself very seriously, and that it was his duty to commit roe for trial. Most likely I shall be transported, unless somebody comes forward and gives me a good word. They Are Advertisiko Now In The "hub And Cry" For The Owners or My REMAINING ELEVEN Watches EARE AND VALUABLE RECIPES. FROM MRS. J.'S OWN PRIVATE PARTICULAR COOKERY BOOK. How to Cook your Neighbour's Goose. (From an original Rteipe bequeathed by the late lamented W. Sykes, Esq.). First catch your Neighbour (unawares from behind, if possible, and in a dark place), and then give him a good one for himself with any instrument you may consider suitable and sufficient. (For my own part, I have generally found any ordinary utensil of the kitchen--say, for instance, a poker--quite suitable, and more than sufficient.--W. S.) Should, however, the bird be a tough one, and one good one not good enough for him, repeat the same until further notice--i.e., until the old bird is cooked to your fancy. How to Curry Favour. Havino procured your game, first soak him well in the very finest port wine (or old Madeira, according to taste) you can obtain. From your sauce bottle labelled "Toadyism" then take one large tablespoonful, and mix the same judiciously with a teaspoonful (or so) of "Backbiting." (N.B.--This should be especially highly flavoured, and pungent in quality. Carefully skim off any residuum of the...