The New Butler

The New Butler

J. F. Sullivan [?]

Fun 28 (18 April 1868): 68

Source: The Suzy Covey Comic Book Collection in the George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida.

Old Swell (who is entertaining his tenants): — “What wine have you put on, Tomkins?”

Butler: — “The twenty-four, Sir.”

Old Swell: — “Why, confound it, that»s the oldest wine in the cellar.”

Butler: — “Yes, Sir, which I nateral thought you’d like to get rid of the holdest fust.”

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