The Grand Old Name of Gentleman

21 January 1888

Wood engraving

Punch

The caption in smaller type continued: “Beg pardon, Mister, but what particklar Breed might yee be callin' this 'hre little Dawg o' yourn! You'll accuse me askin', Gov'ner'; but Me and another Gentleman 'ere 'as just been 'avin a small Bet about it!”

Disgust of Montmorency De Vere Snobly, who always described himself as a Gentleman.

Text by George P. Landow

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