Scene — a certain gay watering-place by George DuMaurier Punch (10 September 1859): 106. [Note the couple in in the left background with a net — amateur naturalists out looking for specimens.]
(First Irresistible on hack). “Ullo, 'Arry! Why, what has brought you here?”
(Second Ditto). “Why, yer see, Bill, I'm precious sick of Working for my Living, so I've come here to Pick up an 'Airess!”
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Last modified 12 March 2011