Not to be caught

Not to be caught. Edward G. Dalziel. Engraved by one of the Dalziels. Source: Fun (21 June 1873): 258. Courtesy of the Suzy Covey Comic Book Collection in the George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida. Click on image to enlarge it.

Niece:— “Why don’t you come for walk on the parade, Uncle? You stand about the door here all day.”

Uncle:— “My dear, it is impossible!. There are so many young girls on the look-out for husbands down-there. I am afraid of getting entrapped!”



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