In conclusion, anyone who knows me will refuse to believe that I have
ever accepted more business than that to which I have been able to
give proper attention. It is not my custom to crowd my mantelpiece
with papers appealing to me in vain for my consideration. At this
moment I have not a single matter demanding my care, except a bundle
sent in to me three years ago by a madman.
Believe me, yours most truly,
(_Signed_) A BRIEFLESS, JUNIOR.
_Pump-Handle Court_,
_January 18, 1892._
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TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.--_Mr. Punch_ is glad to congratulate
everybody on the improvement in the health of JOHN LAWRENCE TOOLE,
comedian. It may be remembered that Mr. TOOLE, being at Mr. EDMUND
ROUTLEDGE's house, and suddenly feeling unwell, was pressed by his
kind host to stay there the night. He accepted and stopped about
three weeks. Mr. J.L. TOOLE recommends the "ROUTLEDGE Treatment" to
everybody. He is enthusiastic on the subject. So many persons have
acted on his advice, and when calling on Mr.
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