The Dead Season - The Last Man In town. 1888.

For Sale is a Double Page removed from "The Graphic, September 15th. 1888," showing the Following 8 Engravings telling an Illustrated Story called "The Dead Season - The Last Man in Town,"
Artist- G. Durand.

   1- Among the consolations of the Dead Season is the absence of the usual shoal of R.S.V.P.'s and letters.  No difficulty now in choosing which invitations to accept and which to reject.
   2- After Breakfast :  time to read lomg letters from those we now remember, although they do not always Season in Town-and arenot at all poinys "swagger" but comme-il-faut.
   3- The morning being crisp and cool,after rain, one can enjoy the cheap luxurryof riding on a "bus,at leisure, without glancing furtively at the various houses and clubs in Piccadilly, and the passing carriages and figures at Hyde Park corner and Park Lane.
  4- The Club :  one's favourite papers can be had with but littlrdifficulty,  and one is not regaledwith deadly-lively recitals of previous night'sdinners, theatres, pools, &c. The "Leaders" of the "Dailies" resume their sway,and the monthly magazinesare in reserve, after an onslaught of letter writing. One's favourite luncheon table is also free.
   5- I am greatly struck with the delighted expresssion of my usually solemn face in an opposite glass,after writing clever letters.  I regret that it is forbiddento tipclun servants.
   6- There is no difficulty about billiard-tables- no row of expectant critics-and I play a rollicking game with Old Burleigh, and let him win :   'tis about his only chance in the year.
   7- I meet a cheerful little cousin, rather "out of it." who devotes this time of the yeart  to bargains, and take her to the play, where cool stalls can be had without the cold-Blooded agonywithout booking weeks before.  We laugh immoderately.
   8- In bed- two hours earlierthan usual-todream of ten days hence.

Condition is Very Good.