Word: sir
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...first man who called upon him wore glasses and a long cloak, and carried the Fortnightly Review in his hand. He was a literary man, and said, "Respected Sir, this college demands a literary magazine. I leave you my essay on the 'Superstitions of Composition, in its Relation to Modern Thought,' for your first number...
...INTERVIEWS ON THE HARE AND HOUNDS CHASE."Your reporter first called on Prof. Epol Rabnud (the Dhin), who, in his usual chipper style, said: 'You see, sir, it is a most unexampled case of profit and loss. If you win, you receive an H. A. A. cup! And when you lose all, you only lose a scent!' At this juncture the learned gentleman fell asleep, and your interviewer was obliged to withdraw...
Sleepy Student (waking to the realities of life). - Not prepared, sir...
...RAID.(In the manner of Sir...
...Pippins" is given to-morrow night. It is quite well played, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Burrows being especially good. Several new songs are inserted, and the text is partly rewritten. Next week "Pinafore" will be revived, with part of the original cast; Mr. Wilson, of course, appearing as Sir Joseph Porter. On Thursday evening "Papa Perrichon" and "The Spark" will be given...