Christmas
Punch, or the London Charivari, The Christmas Number, 1890
The Old Year was fast nearing its close, the night was clear and starry, and Father Time, from the top of his observatory tower, was taking a last look round.
Chapters
2. Chapter 2
"Now, try that, Sir," he said, at the same time offering _Mr. Punch_ a glass of the rich ruby-coloured beverage, "and tell me what you think of it. We have a small parcel of it...
3. Chapter 3The Father spake--"O skilled in men and books, Read me this crowd, inspect them, scan their looks; See, from their shining heads electric rays, Reflected, sparkle in their barbe...
4. Chapter 4"We shall see, Sir, we shall see," said TIME. "I don't think I'm particularly difficult to amuse." By this time they had entered the dazzling hall, and, reclining on sumptuous s...
1. Chapter 1The Old Year was fast nearing its close, the night was clear and starry, and Father Time, from the top of his observatory tower, was taking a last look round.
5. Chapter 5"So this 'ere is the Moon, Miss!" sez I. "Where's the Man there's sech talk on downstairs?" She looked at me 'orty. Thinks I, "You're a 'ot 'un to give yourself hairs. I may lev...