The art of amusing : being a collection of graceful arts, merry games, odd tricks, curious puzzles, and new charades : together with suggestions for private theatricals, tableaux, and all sorts of parlor and family amusements (1866)
Bellew, Frank, 1828-1888 · New York : Carleton ; London : S. Low · leaf 322
humbly intimates that he has called for the carpet.Girl slams the door in his face. Colored man considers this outrageous conducl, as he has beenspecially requested to call for orders, and producesthe following note from Mr. Swab : THE ART OF AMUSING. 29I MR. CUFFY : Please call at No. 13 Fifth… … He points to note and name on door to showhe has come to the right house. Enter Irishman, who approaches Mr. Swabs doorand rings bell; reappear girl, who smiles as sheproduces a roll of carpet. Cuffy steps forward andexpostulates, showing Mr. Swabs letter. Irishmanpitches into Cuffy, and a furious…
Amusements · Tricks
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