Almanaque Bertrand, 1934 - Ridgewell

Almanaque Bertrand, 1934 - Ridgewell 15, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

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I'm going out this afternoon, I'm leaving the keys under this vase, in case you come home sooner than me.
Well, just mind don't you forget.
Just as I expected. The key isn't here! She went out and forgot all about it, that's women for you!
But how will I get in the house, now?
That window appears to be closed. I'll see if I get in through there.
But when you saw the key wasn't there, why didn't you knock on the door? I've been home for ages!

Almanaque Bertrand, 1934 - It's easy to catch a liar

Almanaque Bertrand, 1934 - Punch 13, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

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From the Punch:
The mistress: Whose voice was it, of the man I heard in the kitchen?
The maid: Ah!... he... he... He was my brother.
The mistress: What's his name?
The maid: Hum... I believe it's Earnest, mam.

Almanaque Bertrand, 1934 - Ridgewell, To be punished for doing a goodturn

Almanaque Bertrand, 1934 - Ridgewell 11, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

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Sick with a flu, Gaspar is visited by a kind and well intentioned friend, who is also prudent.

Almanaque Bertrand, 1934 - Ridgewell, An understandable mix up

Almanaque Bertrand, 1934 - Ridgewell 10, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

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From the Punch:

I thought you said you were driving in your new car, Lionel.
So I did, aunt. There it is.
Oh dear, what a strange shape it has.

Almanaque Bertrand, 1934 - Ridgewell, An expedite maid

Almanaque Bertrand, 1934 - Ridgewell 8, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

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Did I see the gentleman's suitcase? Yes I did! And I already put it in the taxi to save time!

Bad luck, sir! There goes the train!

New silhouette 1929

new silhouette 1929, originally uploaded by Captain Geoffrey Spaulding.