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  2. IN LIGHTER VEIN.

    "I was once travelling on a main line," related a well-known Oxford professor, "plunged in the perusal of an abstruse historical treatise. A garrulous stranger opposite me insisted on ...

    Article : 168 words
  3. In Answer.

    A certain farmer is noted for his constant complaining. A friend met him one morning and remarked:— "Fine weather, James." ...

    Article : 66 words
  4. "I Can't Swim."

    In a Western district of America two men were found guilty by a self-appointed court of horse stealing. The place selected for the carrying out of the penalty—hanging—was the ...

    Article : 94 words
  5. Advertising

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    Advertising : 903 words
  6. Irving on the Lawyer.

    Sir Henry Irving was at one time a witness in a case of street robbery. He had seen a sneak thief make off with a girl's pocketbook, and he consented to appear as a witness for ...

    Article : 149 words
  7. Tit for Tat.

    They tell this story Of an English judge's passage with a well-known barrister, noted for his skill at repartee:— The barrister was arguing a law point before ...

    Article : 103 words
  8. Obeyed.

    "Medicine won't help you at all," said the doctor, gravely. "What you need is a complete change of living. Get away to some quiet country place for a month, go to bed early, eat ...

    Article : 109 words
  9. Not To Be Trusted.

    After a wordy argument, in which neither scored, two Irishmen decided to fight it out. It was agreed that immediately either said "I've had enough" the fight should cease. ...

    Article : 115 words
  10. Shopping Politeness.

    "Never point, my dear," said the mother gently. "But, mamma," objected the little girl, "suppose I don't know the name of the thing?" ...

    Article : 48 words
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