TROUBLES OF ROYALTY
It Is rumored (saya tbe London correspondent of a provincial p»par) that the Prinoe of Wales Is anxious to remove his eldest son beyond the reach of tbe charms of Prinoess Viototia of Teok, who has | completely taken the young man captive. Her Majesty and the whole of the Princess and Princesses of the Blood Royal are horrified at the possibility of an alliance between Albert Victor and tbe beantlful d*ughter .of the Duke nf Teok The young Prince is obstinate, and it is generally believed that hia enforced absence m Gibraltar, whether he hts been sent, will only serve to make his heart grow fonder of the enchantress, a marriage with, whom Is regarded aa an event not to bethought of by the.** royals" without alarm.
A few evenings ago a party of gentlemen were comparing notes as to the relative importance of husband and wife. "My wife and I are one," elicited the trite observation, "Whioh one?" The quietest man m the room said: "I do better than that; my wife and I are ten." Oa being asked for an explanation, he rejoined: "She is one and I am the cipher."
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1757, 3 February 1888, Page 3
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197TROUBLES OF ROYALTY Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1757, 3 February 1888, Page 3
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