Mr. Punch in the Hunting Field 20 – Anonymous · Verses Across
Literature · Humor
Mr. Punch in the Hunting Field 20An Omission Best Omitted
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Literature · Humor
Mr. Punch in the Hunting Field 20
An Omission Best Omitted
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Brown (on foot). "Do you know what the total is for the season?"
Simkins (somewhat new to country life). "Fifteen pairs of foxes, the huntsman says. But he seems to have kept no count of rabbits or 'ares, and I know they've killed and eaten a lot of those!"
PUTTING IT NICELY
Young Lady (politely, to old Gentleman who is fiddling with gap). "I don't wish to hurry you, sir, but when you have quite finished your game of spilikins I should like to come!"
TERPSICHOREAN
Sportsman (to Dancing Man, who has accepted a mount). "Hold on tight, sir, and she'll waltz over with you."
Benevolent Stranger. "Allow me, sir, to offer you a drink!"
Unfortunate Sportsman (just out of brook). "Thanks; but I've had a drop too much already!"
THE MAGIC WORD
Huntsman (having run a fox to ground, to yokel). "Run away down and get some o' your fellows to come up with spades, will ye? Tell 'em we're after hidden treasure!"
A CAPITAL DODGE
Among his native banks Old Poddles takes a lot of beating. He says there's nothing easier when you know how to negotiate 'em.
