Punch,  46 (1864), 68.

Express

J L *

Genre:

Illustration

Relevant illustrations:

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Illustrators:

J L *

Subjects:

Railways, Accidents, Class


    Shows a nervous looking 'Old Gent' and a smug looking 'Swell' in a railway carriage. The swell replies to the old gent's fears about the apparent speed of the train, by casually pointing out that the train is making up for lost time and is likely to 'smash presently'.



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