THE KEPT THE KISS.
Apropos, of Lord Northcoto's name being mentioned as a probable successor to Earl Grey in Canada, iris lordship was once made curious use of while Governor-General of Australia. Strolling ono night, through tho avenuo of sombre trees to a friend's- house to dinner, bo was suddenly pounced upon by a maid sorvant, who kissed him effusively and pressed a. little parcel into his hand. "Here's a sausage for you. I can't come out to-night, as master has company," she whispered, and as mysteriously disappeared. When he got.to.the house ho found one of his servants loitering by the gate. "What are you doing thero?" asked Lord Northcoto. "I'm waiting for my sweetheart,'/.the man stammored. "Where is she?" • / ' "In service here.' "Ah, then, I am right. Here is a.sausago ■from your sweetheart, and she wishes mo to tell you that she cannot come out to-night, as her master has company." Seeing thnt the man looked nervous, bo added kindly: "She also gave mo a kiss for you: but per.lians .you would'rather wait until you see her. Here is fivo shillings instead."—"London Globe." ■
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Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 599, 30 August 1909, Page 9
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184THE KEPT THE KISS. Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 599, 30 August 1909, Page 9
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