That Jerrold's wit ran in a higher groove than mere verbal quips and cranks is proved by the retorts and epigrams that have been preserved and Ticketed in cases like a collection of brilliant butterflies.
"The History of "Punch""
M. H. Spielmann
A gentleman travelling to see the customs of a country is much more pleased to be asked to a modest repast where he meets his hostess and her family than to a state dinner where he is Ticketed off and made merely one at a banquet.
"Manners and Social Usages"
Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood
In other circumstances, they would have waited a few days, long enough at least for Barrie to know which was which, and get their features and some of their characteristics Ticketed with the right labels; but as it was, each saw he had no time to waste if he didn't want his friend or foe to get in ahead of him.
"The Heather-Moon"
C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson