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"Isn't Emily Firkinson a darling, Reginald?"
"A—ahem—no doubt. I can't say much for her singing, you know!"
"Ah! but she's so good and true—a perfect angel! I've known her all my life. I want you to promise me something, Reginald."
"Certainly, my love!"
"If I should die young, and you should ever marry again, promise, oh! promise me that it shall be Emily Firkinson!"
Artist
- Name:
- Du Maurier, George
- Dates:
- 1834-1896
- Country:
- UK
Illustration
- Subject:
- Humor
- Technique:
- Wood engraving
- Engraver:
- Swain, Joseph
- Format:
- Landscape (wider)
- Source:
- University of California Libraries, Internet Archive
Book
- Title:
- English society
- Author(s):
- Du Maurier, George
- Publisher:
- New York: Harper & Brothers, 1897
- Open Library:
- View record
Description
A woman sings and plays the piano for dessert while a husband and his wife sit listening near the table, the husband seen from the side and his wife turning to talk to him.
Keywords: 1890s, 19th century, black & white, couple, dining, music, singing, Victorian
