To those unacquainted with the "Caudle Lectures" by Douglas Jerrold, which appeared at this time in Punch, I recommend the perusal of those inimitable papers.
"John Leech, His Life and Work. Vol. 1"
William Powell Frith
It is on record how Douglas Jerrold would go radiant to the Dinners as "Mrs. Caudle" was sending up Punch's circulation at a rapid rate; "and was one of the happiest among them all."
"The History of "Punch""
M. H. Spielmann
He was asked to speak without fear, "as there was no Mrs. Caudle in Birmingham."
"The History of "Punch""
M. H. Spielmann