Comforting?

Comforting?

Fun (15 February 1873): 69

Irate Daughter: — “Look, Ma; — I am so offended — some impudent person has sent me this Valentine — and it says I am a ‘Conceited Creature,’ — is it not shameful?”

Sympathising Parent: — “Then, my dear, you may be sure it has been sent by someone who knows you.”

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