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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 102, April 16, 1892

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PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI

VOL. 102

APRIL 16, 1892

WRESTLING WITH WHISTLERS.

(A REMINISCENCE OF A RECENT EXHIBITION.)

SCENE--_The Goupil Gallery. Groups of more or less puzzled
Britons discovered, conscientiously endeavouring to do justice
to the Collection, having realised that Mr. WHISTLER's work
is now considered entitled to serious consideration, but
feeling themselves unable to get beyond a timid tolerance.
In addition to these, there are Frank Philistines who are
here with a fixed intention of being funny, Matrons with a
strongly domesticated taste in Art, Serious Elderly Ladies,
Literal Persons, &c., &c._

_A Lady_ (_after looking at a representation of Old Battersea
Bridge--in the tone of a person who feels she is making a liberal
concession_). Well, do you know, I must say that _isn't_ so bad. I
shouldn't so much mind having _that_ in the room, should you?

[Illustration: A Brother Brush.]

_Her Companion_ (_dubiously_). Well, I don't know. He's put a steamer
in. Should you think there _were_ steamers in--a--(_vaguely_)--those
days?

_First Lady_ (_evidently considering Mr. WHISTLER capable of any
eccentricity_). Oh, I don't suppose he would mind _that_ much.

_First Literal Person_ (_coming to the portrait of Miss ALEXANDER_).
Well--(_plaint