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EVERYBODY HAS HIS BUBBLY JOCK,
The following anecdote of the late Sir
Walter Scott, has a genuine appearance.
A gentleman, in conversing with the illus- <*>
trious author, remarked that he believed
that it was possible that perfect happiness
might be the lot of somebody or other.
Sir Walter dissented. " Well," said the
gentleman, " there is an idiot, whom, I
am certain, will confirm my opinion; he
seems the very beau ideal of animal con
tentment." The daft individual was
Biiooving along, humming to himself, when
Sir Walteraddressed him. " Weel, Jamie,
hoo are ye the day ?" " Brawley, on
brawley," answered he. " Now Jamie,
have you plenty to eat and drink ?" "Ou
ay." " And keep you warm f" "Quay."
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