A new doctor being vetted by a local parish committee. Wood engraving after J. Leech.

Dialogue includes: Chairman. "Well, young man. So you wish to be engaged as parish doctor?" Doctor. "Yes, gentlemen. I am desirous -" Chairman. "Ah! Exactly. Well - it's understood that your wages - salary I should say - is to be twenty pounds per annum; and you find your own tea and sugar - medicines I mean - and, in fact, make yourself generally useful. If you do your duty, and conduct yourself properly, why - you - ah - " [Punch. "Will probably be bowled out of your situation by some humbug, who will fill it for less money."]