Victorian 1.

Flash fiction. Written quickly, with minimal editing.

"M'lud," said the gentleman, "it is not often that one finds himself in the presence of such a fine and honorable personage as yourself."

"Oh, I wouldn't say that," replied the judge, "I find myself in such a presence every time I look in the mirror." And the court laughed at his wit and gaiety. Oh my, how they laughed.

Then they all perished of cholera.

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