Punch,  38 (1860), 88.

A Word to the Wise

J L, pseud.  [John Leech] *

Genre:

Illustration, Drollery

Relevant illustrations:

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Illustrators:

J L, pseud.  [John Leech] *

Subjects:

Medical Practitioners, Human Development


    Shows a young woman standing in front of two children. After learning that the woman is the new family nurse, one child informs her that he 'can only be managed with kindness' so should 'get some sponge cakes and oranges at once'.



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