“Two capital series of pictures [this and The maids of Lee] illustrating the dangers of delay in making choice of partners for life. The songs are by F.E. Weatherby, and the drawings by W.J. Hodgson.”
“Verses by F. E. Wetherby, well known as a companion song to the Maids of Lee. The three young men want special extra superfine wives, and of course are sold.”
Record created by Richard Crangle. Last updated 30 December 2012
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