Mr. Spohf, of course, taking advantage of his rival's absence, wins upon Miss Jemima Brown--in the end, marrying her, to live happy ever afterwards?--No, such was not the case! Mr. Spohf espoused Miss Cecilia Lark, who blessed him with a large family and everything else that woman can. Spohf's means have increased, annually, with his family:--all are musical, and the eldest girl is to be an "English Lark," that will surpass the "Swedish Nightingale," or any other foreign bird--the continentalists attribute it to the southern origin of her papa; and, accordingly, claim Cecilia Spohf as their own. The Misses Brown still remain open to offers, and are reported to be well _worth_ having. Mr. John Brown, Junr., is married to Miss Gay; a better _match_ there could not be--they both pull one way; but, unfortunately the wrong one--rumour says they are extravagant. Tom is at Westminster School; he has not distinguished himself in any particular study, unless it be boating:--they say he would have won in the last race had he not broken his scull--a mishap that sadly terrified Mrs. Brown; for the note, intimating the catastrophe, said nothing about the _sculls_ being more wooden than her son's. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are really very happy!--Victoria and Albert are now united--the party-wall is removed. Mr. B. has retired from business, not even discounting bills:--he does not go to the city now; or at least if he does, it is behind Mr. Strap, who makes an important coachman, having filled out amazingly--may be, thinking, "he who drives fat cattle should himself be fat;" for the bays are too corpulent to kick, and take the journeys at their own pace. John--John Brown, "_private_," now keeps a public house--"the Brown Arms," "the Rampant Locomotive," "Noted Brown Stout House," at the corner of Brown Terrace:--it was a beer-shop when John first took it, but he has since obtained a _licence_, and married Mary, the house-maid. Mr. Brown is notorious for keeping up the festive Christmas season!--He now makes it a rule to invite only those he loves or respects--not because they are well-to-do in this world, but because he likes or admires them;--seeming fully assured of Time's progress, and that-- CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR! The End. The Cuts, inserted in the text, are engraved by the Brothers DALZIEL; the Plates (from zinc) printed by LEIGHTONS & TAYLOR; and the Letter-press by BENTLEYS & FLEY, Bangor House, Shoe Lane. [Decoration] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Notes and Errata: