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