Yankee and Briton.
There is a good story going the rounds at the present moment, which bears repeating. " Sir," said the Briton to the Yankee companion, " are you aware that the sun never sets on the British Empire ?" Why, yes," returned the Yankee calmly, " I guess that's So. I guess the Almighty wouldn't trust you in the dark."
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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 13 March 1901, Page 4
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58Yankee and Briton. Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 13 March 1901, Page 4
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