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Two stable lads standing in a doorway laugh at him

Street scene depicting events surrounding the South Sea Bubble (1711-1720)

4-cylinder 2-door sedan

Left to Right Una Stubbs as Aunt Sally

The parish beadle prepares to strike him with his cane

A Rank Deception mb-width 4541 Two stable lads standing in'A Rank Deception', 1873. Britain's troops are on manoeuvres. Private Leary warns Private Smithers that if the officer hears him say he has lost half a stone through marching, he will be court martialled for losing government property. They were given no choice in army life, being owned body and soul. From Punch, or the London Charivari, February 8, 1873.