Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, À Beckett, Gilbert Abbott, 1811-1856 · London, Bell and Daldy · leaf 50
actly like to ask him. Perhaps itwas a mistake. I must say, I dont enjoy smoking at all; but, as every one here smokes, I suppose itis necessary. I am told here that smoking is a classical custom, which the ancient Greekswere greatly addicted to, and that there is near London a temple dedicated to… … Fashions in tlie East. Some of the men whom I met yesterday advised me to get an order for cigars frommy tutor. I called on him, and asked for one; but he only laughed, and said he was afraidI had been hoaxed. This sort of joke is called a sell at Cambridge, and is veiy amusing.I couldnt help…
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