G. and G.'s
jokes.
Do. do. on _Greens_, very various: bring in _Sap_ superbly, and _Pea_ with
peculiar power; with a short cut to _Lettus (Lettuce)_, and Hanson's
Patent Safety,--a beautiful allusion to the "Cab-age." May be tried when
there is an attorney and young doctor, with a perfect certainty of
success.
Do. do. do. On _Wiggins_; very pungent, suitable to the present political
position; offering a beautiful contrast of Wig-_ins_ and Wig-_outs_;
capable of great ramifications, and may be done at least twice a-night in
a half whisper in mixed society.
Also some "Delightful Dinner Diversions, or Joke Sauces for all Joints."
_Calves-head_.--Brings in fellow-feeling; family likeness; cannibalism;
"tete-a-tete"; while the brain sauce and tongue are never-failing.
_Goose_.--Same as above, with allusions to the "sage;" two or three that
_stick in the gizzard_; and a beautiful work up with a "long liver."
_Ducks_.--Very military: bring in _drill_; drumsticks; breastwork; and
pair of ducks for light clothing and summer wear.
_Snipes_.--Good for lawyers; long bill. Gallantry; "Toast be dear Woman.
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