Nast's Illustrated Almanac 1873 . doubt with the benign intention ofrendering themselves intelligible to the common people about them. Moreover therewas a band of music in pasteboard caps, four something-ean singers in the costume oftheir countiy, and a dozen hired waiters in the costume of their country—and very 38 NASrS ALMANAC FOR 1873. dirty costume too. And, above all, there was Mrs. Leo Hunter in the character ofMinerva receiving the company, and overflowing with pride and gratification at the no-ion of having called such distinguished individuals together. Mr. Pickwick, maam, said a ser
Nast's Illustrated Almanac 1873 . doubt with the benign intention ofrendering themselves intelligible to the common people about them. Moreover therewas a band of music in pasteboard caps, four something-ean singers in the costume oftheir countiy, and a dozen hired waiters in the costume of their country—and very 38 NASrS ALMANAC FOR 1873. dirty costume too. And, above all, there was Mrs. Leo Hunter in the character ofMinerva receiving the company, and overflowing with pride and gratification at the no-ion of having called such distinguished individuals together. Mr. Pickwick, maam, said a servant, as that gentleman approached the presidinggoddess, with his hat in his hand, and the brigand and Troubadour on either arm. What! Where! exclaimed Mrs. Leo Hunter, starting up in an affected raptureof surprise. Here, said Mr. Pickwick. Is it possible that I have really the gratification of beholding Mr. Pickvnck him-self? ejaculated Mrs. Leo Hunter. No other, maam, replied Mr. Pickwick, bowing very low. Pennit me to intro-. duce my friends—Mr. Tupman—Mr. Winkle—Mr. Snodgrass—to the authoress of Theexpiring Frog. Very few people but those who have tried it know whata difficult process it is to bow in green velvet smalls, and atight jacket, and high-crowned hat; or in blue satin trunksand white silks; or knee-cords and top-boots that werenever made for the wearer, and have been fixed upon himwithout the remotest reference to the comparative dimen-sions of himself and the suit. Never were such distortionsas Mr. Tupraans frame underwent in his efforts to appeareasy and graceful—never was such ingenious posturing ashis fancy-dressed friends exhibited. , said Hunter, I must makeyou promise not to stir from my side the whole day. Thereare hundreds of people here that I must positively introduceyou to. You are very kind, maam, said Mr. Pickwick. In the first place, here are my little girls: I had almost forgotten them, said Minerva, carelessly pointi
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