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Observations on the Comet

Heavywet, J. Herschel, Astronomer to Vanity Fair. "Observations on the Comet." Vanity Fair. 20 Jul. 1861: Ill. Anonymous. 27.
Type: 
magazine
Genre: 
commentary
Abstract: 

The astronomer searches through the city and the night sky, drinking as he goes. He finds no comet, and the Vanity Fair reports that upon this report, it has discharged Mr. Heavywet.