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Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 422 Volume 17, New Series, January 31, 1852   By:

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Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 422 Volume 17 offers a wide range of interesting and diverse topics for readers to enjoy. From literature and science to history and current events, this weekly publication provides a comprehensive and engaging look at the world around us.

The writing in this issue is both informative and entertaining, making it easy for readers to absorb new information while also being entertained by the stories and articles included. The authors cover a variety of subjects, ensuring that there is something for everyone to enjoy.

One of the strengths of this journal is the quality of the writing. The authors are clearly knowledgeable about their subjects and present their information in a clear and concise manner. This makes it easy for readers to follow along and understand the content being presented.

Overall, Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 422 Volume 17 is a valuable publication that offers readers a diverse and engaging look at the world around them. Whether you are interested in literature, science, history, or current events, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this issue. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a thought-provoking and entertaining read.

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CHAMBERS' EDINBURGH JOURNAL

CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.

No. 422. NEW SERIES. SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 1852. PRICE 1 1/2 d.

THE HAPPY JACKS.

'On Saturday, then, at two humble hours, humble fare; but plenty, and good of its kind; with a talk over old fellows and old times.'

Such was the pith of an invitation to dinner, to accept which I started on a pleasant summer Saturday on the top of a Kentish town omnibus. My host was Happy Jack. Everybody called him 'Happy Jack:' he called himself 'Happy Jack.' He believed he was an intensely 'Happy' Jack. Yet his friends shook their heads, and the grandest shook theirs the longest, as they added the ominous addendum of 'Poor Devil' to 'Happy Jack.'

'Seen that unhappy wretch, Happy Jack, lately?'

'Seen him! of course, yesterday: he came to borrow a half sovereign, as two of his children had the measles. He was in the highest spirits, for the pawnbroker lent him more on his watch than he had expected, and so Jack considered the extra shilling or two pure gain. I don't know how the wretch lives, but he seems happier than ever.'

On another occasion, the dialogue would be quite different.

'Who do you think I saw last night in the first tier at the Opera? who but Happy Jack, and Mrs Happy Jack, and the two eldest Happy Jack girls! Jack himself resplendent in diamond studs, and tremendously laced shirt front; and as for the women actually queens of Sheba... Continue reading book >>


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