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A Scotsman strolled into one of London's leading restaurants, and, sitting down at a table, called-for a glass of whisky, which he drank off and then asked the price. "Two and sixpence, please," replied the waiter. "What!" said Sandy, "Hauf a croon!" "Ah!" said the waiter, "but you have to pay well for this establishment, the magnificent furniture and fittings." "Oh, I see!" replied Sandy. "That's a' richt!" Next day he appeared again and was served by the same waiter. This time, however, he tabled Is 4d. The waiter was about to explain, but Sandy, with a sweep of his hand, broke in, "I pey'd for a' thae things yesterday."
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Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 57, 4 September 1926, Page 21
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