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A humorous drawing by Grandjouan from L'Assiette au Beurre of a salesman speaking to a wealthy older gentleman. The caption reads:
"Le vendeur. -- Remarquez que c'est meilleur marché qu'une auto, et plus rapide... L'acheteur. -- Pour les héritiers."
[Salesman: "Note that it's cheaper than a car, and faster..." The buyer: "For the heirs."]
"Les Aéroplanes," issue No. 398 of the French satirical periodical "L'Assiette au Beurre," 14 November 1908, page 540.
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