A climax / DM.

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George Du Maurier
1834-1896
A climax / DM.
[London : sn, 1870?]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1197
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[London : s.n., 1870?]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
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Caption continues: Wistful Benedick. "That's a healthy lad of yours, my friend!" Bob Quiverful. "Yes, he's a fine boy, sir - as fine a boy as ever you see in all yer born days, bless his little 'art! and that ain't all, neither; he's the most generous-'artedest little chap in the 'ole world, and the bravest, and affectionatest, let alone bein' the biggest, and the 'ansomest. But, Lor' bles yer, Master! Why, we've got another little chap at 'ome as this one 'ere ain't even so much as a patch upon! Ain't we, Polly?"
Title from published caption.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, July 2, 1870, p. 4.

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Cartoon shows a lady and gentleman conversing with a country couple seated in a field with their little boy.

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